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The Archbishop of Canterbury and different UK religion leaders have issued a joint assertion reflecting on the primary anniversary of the October seventh terrorist assault on Israel.
In the assertion, they lament the “horrific” struggling and lack of life within the 12 months for the reason that “brutal” assault.
They name on individuals to reject “anti-Jewish hate and anti-Muslim hate”, and stated that “shared humanity should carry us collectively”.
The assertion ends with a dedication to upholding the UK’s “proud custom” of spiritual range.
The assertion was signed by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Most Rev Justin Welby, Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis, and Chair of the Mosques and Imams National Advisory Board, Imam Qari Muhammad Asim, amongst others.
The assertion reads in full:
“It has been a 12 months for the reason that brutal Hamas terrorist assaults in Israel, and the beginning of this devastating struggle in Gaza and past.
“During this time, the size of human struggling has been horrific. As individuals of religion from Christian, Jewish and Muslim communities within the UK, whereas we might maintain totally different views about elements of the battle, we stand united in our grief and in our perception that our shared humanity should carry us collectively.
“Our faiths and our humanity educate us that we should always mourn for all of the harmless individuals who have misplaced their lives.
“In these difficult occasions, we should additionally reject those that search to divide us. Anti-Jewish hate and anti-Muslim hate haven’t any place within the UK at present. We should stand collectively towards prejudice and hatred in all its types.
“The UK has lengthy been a mannequin of various communities and religions getting together with one another. We decide to upholding and nurturing this proud custom.”
Churches and cathedrals are holding vigils at present to mark the anniversary. Among them is Salisbury Cathedral, which is holding a prayer vigil for peace in its Trinity Chapel from 12pm – 12:30pm. The cathedral stated it was a chance “to lament all who’ve misplaced their lives”, and “mirror, mild a candle, and pray quietly with others for peace”. The vigil will finish with a 20-minute silence.
