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Link to tweet
Leader of Islamic Center of Pittsburgh announces Muslim community has raised more than $70,000 for synagogue attack victims and their families.
"We just want to know what you need ... If it's people outside your next service protecting you, let us know. We'll be there."
10:11 AM - Oct 29, 2018
onecaliberal
(32,898 posts)secondwind
(16,903 posts)BigmanPigman
(51,630 posts)I heard that man's speech and I felt so proud of some of the people in this country, the other people are watching Fux Ruse and loading their weapons.
"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...
* Thank you!
https://www.launchgood.com/project/muslims_unite_for_pittsburgh_synagogue#!/
https://www.latestly.com/agency-news/us-muslim-groups-raise-tens-of-thousands-for-synagogue-victims-459647.html
Chickensoup
(650 posts)renate
(13,776 posts)But I think I know what you mean... it's the exact opposite of godly for religious people to hate other people on the basis of their religion.