U.S. group apologizes to Arabs for Abu Ghraib

[Whoa_Nelly]

U.S. group apologizes to Arabs for Abu Ghraib
Ad from religious figures airs on Middle East TV networks

CAIRO, Egypt - A handful of American clergy of different faiths may have succeeded where the U.S. administration has failed. This week, a simple 30-second advertisement expressing disapproval of the abuse of prisoners at the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq has aired on Arab television — and it has touched the heart of at least some skeptical viewers.

The ad, paid for by the organization FaithfulAmerica.org with funding from the private contributions of U.S. citizens, has been broadcast on two of the most popular Arab satellite channels, Al Jazeera and Al Arabiya.

The advertisement shows close-ups of a Presbyterian minister, a Muslim iman, a Catholic nun and a Jewish rabbi as they deliver the following message:

"A salaam aleikum , As Americans of faith, we express our deep sorrow at abuses committed in Iraqi prisons. We stand in solidarity with all those in Iraq and everywhere who demand justice and human dignity. We condemn the sinful and systemic abuses committed in our name, and pledge to work and right these wrongs."

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[2Design]

1. This is great.... I believe Moveon.org is trying to get an ad going

too. I remember seeing that ....http://www.moveon.org

[tlcandie]

2. I wonder if the Southern Baptists are a part of this....since they

recently pulled out of an alliance with other faiths because they were too out there.

[goforit]

3. Hmmmm.......I think it take sa little more than a apology/Action is better

Action in our ignorant US of A!!!!