Denouncing Anti-Muslim Bigotry: Rabbi Gutow - We MUST ALL Stand Against The Lies And Hate!

[Turborama]

Run time: 01:23 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t65xb6d3URo   Posted on YouTube: September 08, 2010 By YouTube Member: StartLoving3 Views on YouTube: 2   Posted on DU: September 08, 2010 By DU Member: Turborama Views on DU: 559

 
Rabbi Steve Gutow is the Executive Director, Jewish Council for Public Affairs. He was responding to this statement made by Dr. Ingrid Mattson, President of the Islamic Society of North America: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=385x502896

The full joint statement can be read here: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=385x502867

[JDPriestly]

1. These responses by religious leaders are wonderful.

This is the way to deal with the hatred of the extreme right.

It's not a political issue. Our governments should be neutral about religion except to defend the rights to free speech and freedom of religion. Of course, our governments should protect all religions against personal violence.

But with regard to nonviolent expressions of hate which are protected by the First Amendment, the proper response is this moral and religious condemnation.

I am really pleased that someone posted these videos regarding the statements of our nations ecumenical leaders. Good job.

[OhioChick]

2. K&R n/t

[ihavenobias]

3. # 6 n/t

[Douglas Carpenter]

4. kick and recommend!! VERY IMPORTANT!!!