Islamic Center Of Pittsburgh Offers To Stand Outside Of Synagogue To Protect Jews

The Rabbi asked Trump not to come, but he and Melanomia are going anyway. Ugh.

Also...Rabbi could invite President Obama there to speak on Tuesday....

We sang Amazing Grace in church choir this past Sunday and I was reminded of Barack singing it at AME. Our organist is a fabulous composer as well and her version brought tears to my eyes as we sang.

I belong to a wonderfully progressive Episcopal church and at times like these, it helps to get through the week. During the "Prayers of the People" segment, the lay minister read out the eleven names and ages of the dead from Pittsburgh. A number of our members attended a service at our local synagogue on Saturday night as well.

Muslims standing up to protect Jews. Take notice spiritually bankrupt White Evangelicals

Muslims after Rump announced his 'legal' Muslim ban.

The only thing to do is cross lines and support all allies, everyone who's under attack from the nazi repugs and dRump.

It appears that another white nationalist terrorist is coming to Tree of Life tomorrow. No word yet on whether he's armed, but he often travels with a heavily-armed contingent.

it won't be pretty but perhaps that asshat will get the message.

The only itty bitty positive here is that not all of the Rs are as cracked out as he is. I know this may sound like a pipe dream, but when Nixon lost his party support, he was forced to resign...that or he and many others....be voted out.

The only question left is how many Moderate Republicans will start to pull out...yes, even Republicans turning toward the Democratic ideals. We need to welcome them, IMO.

It always has been neighbor helping neighbor overall...I know..I grew up there...Trump will meet his match if he tries to "Use" this for political manipulation...which is a safe bet he indeed will do just that.

If the hate monger Trump shows up, all cameras should point away from him; all microphones should be switched off; all people should turn their backs to him.

He didn't even wait a day before restarting his vile hate-fest. He should be shunned until he ceases to foment and advocate terrorism.

It was organized by CelebrateMercy and MPower Change, Muslim-American non-profits.

"We wish to respond to evil with good, as our faith instructs us, and send a powerful message of compassion through action," the groups said in a statement.
Fundraising proceeds will go toward meeting the short-term needs of the injured victims and grieving families, including funeral expenses and medical bills."

Here is the link to donate...
https://www.launchgood.com/project/muslims_unite_for_pittsburgh_synagogue#!/
*It has $145,000 so far.

Thank you!

Total 100% class. May all our Gods bless them.

Not gonna lie, there's an ugly faction running around out there that would see that as a sort of "two-fer" if they took out the Muslims guards and a bunch of Jews at the same time. Makes me shudder.

Now, if the fundies wanted to stand out there along with everyone else, maybe it would dissuade the crazy racists. Maybe. How can anybody predict the actions of anybody that's so dead in their soul?




Laura

"....bonds that keep us together [love] are stronger than actions of those who desire to tear us apart [hate]."

it is still my beloved hometown in my heart, no matter where I go. It is a special place that filled the diverse community with the shared spirit of human decency and kindness.

It would be nice to see a dual display of solidarity here.

and please don't use this occasion to spread negative tropes about other religions.

I'd also read that during the vigil in NYC, the Muslim community came out and formed a protective ring around those witnessing and mourning the dead.

This is who we need to be. All of us as fellow Americans. Our better angels.

We need so much more of this.

Or do you just find this a great opportunity to make remarks about a religion?

You’d not dare say this about Islam or Judaism.

I’m not a religious person, but I despise hypocrisy.

And here you are, spreading more hate.

Shame on you.

That train left about 30-40 years ago. Became...Blessed are they who are armed to the teeth, for they shalt take over the world.

"Christians" is a VERY broad designation, and I truly doubt if ypu know what all of them are doing.

One of the oldest of the gospel hymns....Onward, Christian Soldiers. The words are a bit disturbing in hindsight. I know very well the history of the Christian Nation...beginning in 1,000 AD. White European is another moniker that is linked with it, as well. We're surely not a Muslim nation, or a Hindu nation...they have their own.

Like saying we are not a waring nation...we have over 800 military bases all over the globe. That's a pretty broad designation, as well. All there to connect the military power grid of the aformentioned ideals. And I guarantee you there aren't any churches but Christian-based on any of them.

On Edit: It is that the "others" are rising in numbers and the balance of power is shifting. That's, IMO, the frustration that Trump played into. "You may not be special anymore."

"Christian 'flag'"? There is no such thing

In addition, you must remember that, unlike many
other nations, ours chose NOT to have a state religion.

At a point on history where the vast majority of the Western World was Christian, a number of our Founding Fathers subscribed to
Deism, not Christianity, that ancient song notwithstanding.

As for the "others" you see as replacing Christianity, those may be no religion at all, given that atheism is one of the fastest growing "beliefs" in the US.

Not the Catholic church which, is, btw, the most commonly practiced form of Christianity in the US today.

As to its supposed influence in founding this country, it wasn't even in existence until 1942, so that doesn't work.

You said there was no Christian flag, I showed you there was.

I'm not defending it, I loathe American Christianity, but that doesn't mean it's not a potent symbol for those who identify with it.

Like the black banners of ISIS and Al-Qaeda, it's a minority, but a potent one.

As for its being a "potent symbol" again, it:s not even used by all the Protestantt sects, let alone Catholicism, THE most common form of Christianity practiced here today, so I think not.

who support Trump and the Right Wing in the name of their religion.

Again, it is a MINORITY of Christians, but they are fervent and active.
And most of them were born after 1942:

so I'm afraid I must "beg to differ" with such overblown conclusions.

I imagine may will trivialize and minimize the actions of a third in regards to the whole, wholly ignoring the vocal minority for what it is, and for what it does, regardless of what you're afraid of.

... that it still exists. GO TO VOTE!!!!!!!

I’m. A 61 year old white male sitting in my garage smoking a cigar. Just got done tinkering with an old Harley. Pulled up DU (nightly ritual) to review the daily news. This brought a fuckin tear to my eye. There is hope! GOTV

Is incredibly supportive and positive. Muslims that not only have no animus against us, Muslims that did a *fundraiser* for us.

Slap your mama! Damn!

A big, hearty Thank You to everyone at The Islamic Center!

P.S.: the fundagelicals talk a lot about Jews keeping Israel safe until the messiah shows. Why aren't christians doing security for us? Where's the christian fundraiser? Apparently, they're too busy with the Blitz Playbook to bother helping others...

to terrify Trump from getting anywhere near the Jewish community when they come visit.

It's so wonderful to see this when it just seems like the world's going more to shit every day. I'm not a believer, but G-d bless all of them. We should all learn something from them.

Carry one another’s burdens; in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. – Galatians 6:2

One of the Five Pillars of Islam.

would be a great statement of healing

it soothes me to know in my heart that 10 years from now no one will admit to having voted for the sallow urinal cake or his enablers.

Donald Trump will be the first sitting president to address a hate group's annual summit

https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-speak-anti-lgbt-hate-groups-annual-event-first-president-683927

President Donald Trump will be the first sitting president to address the Family Research Council’s Values Voter Summit, which the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) described as a “rogues' gallery of the radical right.”

Trump will be the keynote speaker at Friday's event, which will also be attended by his former strategist, Steve Bannon. Other speakers include the founder of anti-Islam group ACT for America and former Trump strategist, Sebastian Gorka.

The anti-LGBTQ Family Research Council, labeled as a hate group by the SPLC, has hosted its annual summit since its inception in 2006.

"Values voters have waited eight years for a leader who puts America's mission first and respects the values that made America into a great nation,” the council's president Tony Perkins said in a statement reported by The Hill.

“Values voters are coming to our nation’s capital thankful to hear from a president who is fulfilling the promises that he campaigned on. Since the early days of the campaign, President Trump allied himself with values voters, promising to put an end to the eight years of relentless assault on the First Amendment,” he added.

No other sitting president has ever taken the decision to address the summit, although Trump has spoken before the conference on three previous occasions—even during his presidential election campaign.

Speaking of the president’s decision to attend this year’s 12th annual event, SPLC President Richard Cohen told The Independent: “By appearing at the Values Voter Summit, President Trump is lending the legitimacy of his office to a hate group that relentlessly demonizes LGBTQ people and works to deny them of their equal rights.”

"His appearance puts the lie to his campaign promise to be a friend to the LGBTQ community. Bigotry is not an American value, and our president should speak out against it,” he added.

That's the group that Josh Duggar (yeah, that one) was associated with for a couple of years. He was hired as their Executive Director and Lobbiest, but was forced to resign after his child molestation charges came to light.

Great group for tRump to be addressing. Will Pencie be there too?

They probably have members near by.

Since their Supreme Leader croaked.

The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob sent the shooter to the deceitfully-named Tree of Life Synagogue on Saturday, October 27, 2018. As this world of idolaters inflames their passions about how they will fix the blame for this terrifying, though all too common, event, “wisdom (of God’s servants will cry) without; she [will utter] her voice in the streets” (Proverbs 1:20).

So, we will stand in your streets and give the Jews of America plain words about the promise God pronounced through His prophets that you have a desolate house, because of your sins. Further, that you will all be brought to Israel and (eventually) Jerusalem from all points of the globe – where God will slaughter all of the Jewish race, except for 144,000 who will be granted the gift of repentance. We, like Christ, weep at the contemplation of it; yet we must warn you, so that you will be bound by the knowledge and peradventure there may be some of God’s elect Jews dwelling among you. Thus, we will #ShowUpForShabbat with glorious words from the King of Kings and Lord of Lords: “Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” (Matthew 4:17)
#ShowUpForShabbat – REPENT OR PERISH From their flyer which I will not link to at this site.

people together as well as bring out hate and divisiveness. This is a wonderful act of love and generosity.

I just would like to know where the Christians are?

I am Jewish and I work with a number of Muslim precinct chairs in my county The above article does not surprise me at all. The above article does make me smile.

break down and cry. I've pretty much held it together until now.

People can be so kind and compassionate. In fact, most people can. I need to remember this every single day.

REAL Americans reaching out to console their brothers and sisters in grief.

Good on them.!