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Unitarian Universalist Ministers Association                                      Immediate Witness Index

January 20, 2011

UUMOC and CUC deplore asts of violence against Jews in Montreal

On behalf of the Canadian Unitarian Council and the Unitarian Universalist Ministers of Canada, we condemn the recent acts of vandalism against Jewish institutions in Montreal. We are committed to a society based on mutual respect, where people are free to express themselves and practice their beliefs, provided those expressions do not endanger or harm others.  

Acts of terrorism, no matter whom they are directed against, have no place in a democratic country wherein abide both freedom of religion and the rule of law. 

Let us commit to resolving our differences through peaceful dialogue.  Let us all work together to make our Canadian communities safe for all people, including our Jewish friends and neighbours.  We must take a stand against violence and oppression in all its forms.  

We call on the police to continue to vigorously investigate these incidents and find who is responsible for them. 

Jennifer Dickson
Executive Director
Canadian Unitarian Council - Conseil Unitarien du Canada

The Rev. Julie Stoneberg
President
The Unitarian Universalist Ministers of Canada 

Au nom du Conseil unitarien du Canada et des pasteurs unitariens universalistes  du Canada, nous condamnons les gestes récents de vandalisme menés contre cinq institutions juives à Montréal.  Nous sommes engagés à promouvoir une société où règne le respect mutuel, et dans laquelle chacun a la liberté d’expression et de pratiquer sa croyance, sans faire du tort aux autres.

Les actes de terrorisme envers quiconque n’ont pas de place dans un pays démocratique qui supporte à la fois la liberté de religion et une société de droit. 

Engageons-nous à résoudre nos différences au moyen d’un dialogue paisible.  Travaillons ensemble pour éliminer tous les dangers que nos communautés canadiennes pourraient présenter pour quiconque, y compris nos amis et nos voisins juifs.  Il est le devoir de chacun d'entre nous de s'élever contre toutes formes de violence et d'oppression.

Nous faisons appel au service de police de bien vouloir continuer à mener énergiquement son enquête sur cette affaire et de trouver le responsable.  

Jennifer Dixon
Directrice générale
Conseil unitarien du Canada –
Canadian Unitarian Council

Julie Stoneberg, pasteure
Présidente
Les pasteurs unitariens universalistes  du Canada-
Unitarian Universalist Ministers of Canada

 

Links to more information on the events

Four synagogues, Jewish school vandalized in Montreal [+]

Speaking with Haaretz, local Rabbi says that while anti-Semitic incidents occurred in the past, recent attacks are 'by far the most severe.

Jewish Cemeteries vandlaized in Montreal - CTV News [+]

 



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