Tag: violence

Media Release – Violence against Muslims in Christchurch

Dave Moskovitz

MEDIA RELEASE

WELLINGTON ABRAHAMIC COUNCIL OF JEWS, CHRISTIANS, AND MUSLIMS

15 March 2019 5pm

The Wellington Abrahamic Council of Jews, Christians, and Muslims condemns the violence against the Muslim Community in Christchurch today.  While the situation is still unfolding, it is clear that many innocent people have been killed – may they rest in peace.

The Jewish and Christian communities send love and support to our Muslim brothers and sisters.

Such deadly violence aimed at religious people has been unknown in New Zealand – until now, and has no place in our normally peaceful country. Now is the time to stand together, support our Muslim friends, and most importantly, keep talking and keep working to better understand each other.

ENDS
For more information, contact:
Dave Moskovitz 027 220 2202

Religion: Catalyst for violence or peace?

Dave Moskovitz

rcvp

The Australian Catholic Church’s Broken Bay Institute (BBI) will be running an e-conference from Sydney on the topic “Religion: Catalyst for violence or peace? Probing the Abrahamic traditions for answers” on Tuesday 23 June at 12 noon NZST.

If you’re in Wellington, you’re invited by the NZ Catholic Bishops Committee for Interfaith Relations to join a live-stream group session at Connolly Hall, Guildford Terrace, Thorndon at that time.

If you’re not in Wellington or can’t make it to Connolly Hall, you can register separately and join the e-conference on the BBI’s web site at: http://www.bbi.catholic.edu.au/econference-registration.

You can also download this handsome poster for more information and to share with your friends.

One way or the other, we hope to see you there!