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Unitarian congregation saddened by mosque vandalism
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Jesus Saves
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Date: March 21, 2012 03:13PM
Unitarian congregation saddened by mosque vandalism
Friday, Mar. 16, 2012
http://www.fairfaxtimes.com/article/20120316/OPINION/703169933/1065/unitarian-congregation-saddened-by-mosque-vandalism&template=fairfaxTimes
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Sterling is deeply saddened by the violence visited upon the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Mosque in Chantilly.
The vandalism, which included the destruction of all of the first level windows and glass doors, will cost the community tens of thousands in repairs. Tallying the damage begins with a recognition of the monetary loss, but does not stop there. The mosque is a community within a community, a neighbor to neighbors. The desecration of the building is an overt act of bigotry — one which threatens to rend the delicate ties that hold a community of diverse people in balance.
We extend our sympathy and concern to the Ahmadiyya community, and hope they will have the means to rebuild. We also hope the community of Chantilly and its surrounding environs will have the means to rebuild a sense of balance and collaboration. We are confident that even the most violent acts of bigotry can be overcome with equally powerful acts of love — love that honors our nation’s tradition of religious freedom and welcomes people of all races and creeds.
We agree with Sen. Jim Webb who characterized the violence as “an affront to the American traditions which we hold dear.”
Many years earlier, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. reminded us from the Birmingham jail that the greatest threat to American democracy is not the absolute misunderstanding from people of ill will, but the shallow understanding from people of good will.
We refuse to understand or accept this violence in a shallow manner. We see it as an affront to the universal human values which we hold dear, and will recommit ourselves to the work of building relationships across our divisions with people of different faiths and traditions.
We appreciate the devotion of our local government officials and interfaith organizations to support all people of good intention in our community. We pray for the officers handling the investigation, hoping they will swiftly and courageously bring this case to a just close — sending a message to the whole of our community that our commitment is one to justice and religious freedom.
The Rev. Anya Sammler-Michael, The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Sterling
Friday, Mar. 16, 2012
http://www.fairfaxtimes.com/article/20120316/OPINION/703169933/1065/unitarian-congregation-saddened-by-mosque-vandalism&template=fairfaxTimes
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Sterling is deeply saddened by the violence visited upon the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Mosque in Chantilly.
The vandalism, which included the destruction of all of the first level windows and glass doors, will cost the community tens of thousands in repairs. Tallying the damage begins with a recognition of the monetary loss, but does not stop there. The mosque is a community within a community, a neighbor to neighbors. The desecration of the building is an overt act of bigotry — one which threatens to rend the delicate ties that hold a community of diverse people in balance.
We extend our sympathy and concern to the Ahmadiyya community, and hope they will have the means to rebuild. We also hope the community of Chantilly and its surrounding environs will have the means to rebuild a sense of balance and collaboration. We are confident that even the most violent acts of bigotry can be overcome with equally powerful acts of love — love that honors our nation’s tradition of religious freedom and welcomes people of all races and creeds.
We agree with Sen. Jim Webb who characterized the violence as “an affront to the American traditions which we hold dear.”
Many years earlier, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. reminded us from the Birmingham jail that the greatest threat to American democracy is not the absolute misunderstanding from people of ill will, but the shallow understanding from people of good will.
We refuse to understand or accept this violence in a shallow manner. We see it as an affront to the universal human values which we hold dear, and will recommit ourselves to the work of building relationships across our divisions with people of different faiths and traditions.
We appreciate the devotion of our local government officials and interfaith organizations to support all people of good intention in our community. We pray for the officers handling the investigation, hoping they will swiftly and courageously bring this case to a just close — sending a message to the whole of our community that our commitment is one to justice and religious freedom.
The Rev. Anya Sammler-Michael, The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Sterling
Re: Unitarian congregation saddened by mosque vandalism
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tea leaves
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Date: March 21, 2012 03:42PM
While I do not agree with the vast majority of muslim tenets, nor unitarian, and they aren't a real Christian church, I do agree that freedom of religion is a basic rule guaranteed by our Constitution. With that being said, anyone who vandalised what folks consider a place of faith, should be punished pursuant to the law, and I hope that these people are caught.
While messages such as this one by the universalist church are nice, in fact I like seeing this, let's wish the police their best in this matter catching these fools that did this crime.
While messages such as this one by the universalist church are nice, in fact I like seeing this, let's wish the police their best in this matter catching these fools that did this crime.
Re: Unitarian congregation saddened by mosque vandalism
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There is no right or wrong
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Date: March 21, 2012 04:12PM
Who gives a shit what "Unitarians" have to say about anything? Their entire organization is based on moral relativism. They have no credibility.
The only reason they exist is so liberals who feel guilty about not going to church have a place to go that doesn't challenge their belief system.
The only reason they exist is so liberals who feel guilty about not going to church have a place to go that doesn't challenge their belief system.
Re: Unitarian congregation saddened by mosque vandalism
Posted by:
Pinhead the Cenobite
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Date: March 21, 2012 04:35PM
There is no right or wrong Wrote:
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> Who gives a shit what "Unitarians" have to say
> about anything? Their entire organization is
> based on moral relativism. They have no
> credibility.
>
> The only reason they exist is so liberals who feel
> guilty about not going to church have a place to
> go that doesn't challenge their belief system.
+1
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"...your suffering will be legendary even in Hell!"
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> Who gives a shit what "Unitarians" have to say
> about anything? Their entire organization is
> based on moral relativism. They have no
> credibility.
>
> The only reason they exist is so liberals who feel
> guilty about not going to church have a place to
> go that doesn't challenge their belief system.
+1
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"...your suffering will be legendary even in Hell!"
Re: Unitarian congregation saddened by mosque vandalism
Posted by:
tea leaves
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Date: March 21, 2012 05:18PM
+1 again. I gotta say that this is the best statement about the Universalist Church. Kind of funny Jesus, God can't be mentioned in services. So why is it called a "church". Not trying to be a dick, well I am one, but call it a "place" instead of a congregation. That has religious meaning, and while I respect the right of folks to go to these "places" if it makes their bleeding hearts feel better, its not a real church. Bottom line.
Re: Unitarian congregation saddened by mosque vandalism
Posted by:
Love
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Date: March 21, 2012 05:56PM
Gotta love that Christian Love
Re: Unitarian congregation saddened by mosque vandalism
Posted by:
Gordon Blvd
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Date: March 21, 2012 06:01PM
Love Wrote:
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> Gotta love that Christian Love
no fooling, right?
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> Gotta love that Christian Love
no fooling, right?
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Re: Unitarian congregation saddened by mosque vandalism
Posted by:
snowdenscold
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Date: March 21, 2012 10:29PM
There is no right or wrong Wrote:
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> Who gives a shit what "Unitarians" have to say
> about anything? Their entire organization is
> based on moral relativism. They have no
> credibility.
>
> The only reason they exist is so liberals who feel
> guilty about not going to church have a place to
> go that doesn't challenge their belief system.
Well said!
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> Who gives a shit what "Unitarians" have to say
> about anything? Their entire organization is
> based on moral relativism. They have no
> credibility.
>
> The only reason they exist is so liberals who feel
> guilty about not going to church have a place to
> go that doesn't challenge their belief system.
Well said!