American Muslims launch effort to fund repairs to damaged churches

[Hatalles]

Here's a story you probably won't see in the corporate media... I just submitted my donation.

American Muslims launch effort to fund repairs of damaged Christian
churches in Mideast
RICHARD DYMOND
Herald Staff Writer
ST. PETERSBURG - The Council on American-Islamic Relations presented a
check for $5,000 this afternoon to the Catholic Diocese of St.
Petersburg as seed money for a campaign to fund the repair of churches
damaged by violence in reaction to Pope Benedict's comments.
Organizers of the American-Muslim grassroots campaign hope to take the
effort worldwide. They said it is meant as a message that violent
reaction against houses of worship is not acceptable.
For more, see Friday's Herald.

Also, from CAIR's site (http://www.cair-net.org/default.asp?Page=articleView&id=40997&theType=NB)

CAIR Asks Muslims to Help Repair Damaged Churches
Palestinian churches damaged following Pope's comments on Islam


(WASHINGTON, D.C., 9/20/2006) - The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today called on Muslims in America and worldwide to donate to help repair Palestinian churches damaged following recent remarks by Pope Benedict XVI perceived as critical of Islam and the Prophet Muhammad.

SEE: Churches Targeted Over Pope's Comments

http://www.duluthsuperior.com/mld/duluthsuperior/news/nation/15541943.htm


CAIR is urging Muslims to help repair the churches in the West Bank and Gaza by sending a donation to the Catholic Near East Welfare Association.

SEE: http://www.cnewa.org/ (Earmark donations for: "Palestine Damaged Churches")


On Thursday, September 21, CAIR's Florida office will hold a news conference at the Roman Catholic Diocese of St. Petersburg to deliver seed money to repair the churches.

WHAT: CAIR-FL to Deliver Seed Money for Repair of Palestinian Churches
WHEN: Thursday, September 21, 2006, 2 p.m.
WHERE: Roman Catholic Diocese of St. Petersburg, 6363 9th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, Florida
CONTACT: CAIR-Tampa Executive Director Ahmed Bedier, 813-731-9506

"Our campaign is designed to send the message that attacks on any houses of worship are not acceptable and will not be tolerated," said CAIR-Tampa Executive Director Ahmed Bedier.

In a statement released following the Pope's remarks, CAIR called for increased dialogue and outreach efforts aimed at building better relations between Christianity and Islam. CAIR's statement read in part: "Let us all continue the interfaith efforts promoted by the late Pope John Paul II, who made great strides in bringing Muslims and Catholics together for the common good."

CAIR has 32 offices and chapters nationwide and in Canada. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.

CONTACT: CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-488-8787 or 202-744-7726, E-Mail: [e-mail]

[Fenris]

1. Recommended.

:thumbsup:

[babylonsister]

2. It's so lovely to read about acts of kindness and the stories are

way too infrequent. Thank you!

[Benhurst]

3. Recommended #3

[ck4829]

4. This story will surely slip down the memory hole

And God knows that the 'liberal' media won't touch it, so rec it, and kick it.

[mom cat]

5. How many Christian churches have donated to the repair of any

mosque that our lie based was has damaged or destroyed.

[nini]

7. I really hate ignorant comments like this

You should have done some research:

http://www.globalexchange.org/countries/mideast/afghanistan/4171.html

http://www.christiansofiraq.com/donateMarch36.html

http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=29810


etc.. do a search for 'christian(s) rebuild mosques' - you'll be surprised.


Next time before you decide to make such a broad statement make sure it actually carries soem weight.


The fact is there are good and bad on both sides here. Plenty of peace loving Muslims and Christians who do not represent the fundamental factions that are giving them a bad name.

[PsychoDad]

6. Kick for the late nite crowd

..

[BrotherBuzz]

8. CAIR has it's hands full repairing Islam's image in America

They deserve two thumbs up

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[treestar]

9. K & R

The media ignores any positive stories about Muslims.

:kick:

[951-Riverside]

10. Excelent! K&R!

[donheld]

11. This is a great and noble idea

:bounce::bounce::bounce: