by FaithHouseManhattan
A broad coalition of interfaith, nonprofit, governmental, and nongovernmental groups, are joining forces for a rally in resonse to Congressional hearings assessing “the radicalization of Muslim communities in America.” Join us in protecting religious freedom!
Sunday, March 6th at 2pm
42nd Street and 7th Avenue
Times Square, New York City
Please see the event flier here: http://bit.ly/mrally
Sign a petition authored by Religious Freedom USA here: http://bit.ly/msignon
Read Josh Stanton’s take on the hearings: http://bit.ly/gbZaD5
RSVP to the event on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/exDoq9
In response to Congressional hearings assessing “the Radicalization of Muslim communities in America,” members of diverse faith communities throughout New York City will join in unity in support of American Muslims. Stand with us on March 6th to show Congress that we are all together, that we share friendship and trust and cannot be divided. Such hearings will send the wrong message, alienating American Muslims instead of partnering with them, and potentially put lives at risk by stirring up fear and hatred.
Speakers to include leaders from the Muslim, Jewish, Christian and other faith communities, along with members of the entertainment industry. Thus far speakers include Russell Simmons, Rabbi Marc Schneier, Imam Shamsi Ali, Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf, Rev. Bob Chase, Rev. Chloe Bryer, Rev. Katherine Henderson, Rabbi Burt Vitzosky, and UN Goodwill Ambassador Salman Ahmed of Junoon Music Band.
Daisy Khan, Executive Director of the American Society for Muslim Advancement (ASMA), writes:
“The March 6 rally is centered around the slogan “Today, I Am A Muslim Too”. Muslim and non-Muslim alike will stand together in solidarity, speaking out as a collective American voice. Concerned Americans will take a unified stance against a rising Islamophobia caused by anxiety, misinformation, and ignorance. Despite best efforts to engage and integrate into American society, certain leaders nonetheless, continue to see Muslims outside of the American family portrait. Rep. Peter King (R-L.I.) for example, will hold congressional hearings addressing “The Radicalization of Muslim communities in America”, with testimony solely focusing on the communities of Muslim community. Though the United States Constitution declares that all Americans should be treated equally and granted the freedom to practice their religion without prejudice, Congressman King’s forthcoming hearings challenge this notion by pronouncing that Muslims are not currently, nor are they capable of, being as equally American as members of other faiths or cultures
…We uniformly declare an alternate position to this rhetoric, one that reaches across religious lines for all who seek to live in peace and brotherhood.
…We hope to welcome you in joining us and making your voice heard, towards the increased harmony of our nation, and the embracing of our common humanity.”
