Document. 8-page, edited speech presented to the Milwaukee Assembly of Pax Christi ~ Gordon assesses the current relationship with the church and discusses ways to improve the relationship so that the church becomes a more effective instrument for advancing the cause of peace and disarmament. He talks about the strengths ad weaknesses of the church historically on the peace issue, the limited progress the church has made, and says that Pax Christi plays a vital role in supporting the church in making it an effective instrument against war and violence. Gordon advocates "working within the system."