US remembrance service warned over revenge

The Dean of Washington Cathedral has told the US service of remembrance that the Bush administration must guard against becoming the evil it deplores.

He said US leaders considering necessary actions to protect national security need divine wisdom to ensure they do not commit un-Christian acts.

Reverend Nathan Baxter was addressing the congregation at Washington National Cathedral which includes President Bush and Bill Clinton.

Rev Baxter also praised the courage of flight crews and passengers on board the hijacked planes and the efforts of volunteers and emergency services.

The Bishop of Washington, who also addressed the televised service, said love is stronger than hate and love lived out in justice will prevail.

Rev Jane Holmes-Dixon said the Cathedral was a house of prayer for all people and she said she hoped people would let it be a container for their grief.

"We want to say to this nation and the world, love is stronger than hate, love lived out in justice will in the end prevail.

"This is indeed a house of prayer for all people."