This evening we'll walk ten minutes down the street to the Lutheran church to attend what is being called a Peace Vigil for the 50 people slain and the many others injured in cowardly attacks on mosques in New Zealand this past Friday. This will be one of many held around the world and I'm grateful for the organizers here, which includes an interfaith group.
I imagine that many of the attendees will have participated in a march and rally here in Belleville after the a similar assault on Muslims at prayer in Quebec City in January of 2017. The white supremacist killer in New Zealand made reference to the murderer from Quebec in his twisted manifesto, which reminds us that hate begets hate.
I trust that today's gathering will be an affirmation of solidarity with the Muslim community here as well as offering support to those who suffered loss in Christchurch. When several Christian groups began the process of sponsoring Syrian refugees in 2015 members of the local mosque quickly became involved and were an "Allah-send," as I was inclined to say. We learned mutual respect and affection as we provided sanctuary to vulnerable newcomers.
As we reel from the horror of the slaughter of people of faith in their place of worship we can affirm the strengths of compassion and love which crosses the boundaries of religion. We decry hatred and suspicion and uphold what is honorable and decent.
Thoughts?
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