<p>This letter is to express Christian solidarity with the Muslim community and condemn hateful and bigoted speech and actions, domestic and abroad. This is in the name of the God of peace, justice, and love. If you agree with the letter below please add your signature. This letter will be shared with as many in the Muslim communities as possible to bring encouragement and hope.</p><p><strong>"An Open Letter of Solidarity to Muslims from Concerned Christians</strong></p><p> </p><p>Dear Sisters and Brothers of the Islamic faith,</p><p>Since the recent attacks in Paris and Beirut (and the countless other atrocities perpetrated by ISIS/ISIL/Daesh) it has been heavy on our hearts how certain groups in the United States and around Europe have singled out Islam as the cause and source of this hate. We have also grown increasingly concerned following the language of certain Republican candidates and we feel stronger than ever that we should reach out to you, members of the Muslim community. </p><p>We are Christians and, as Christians, we wish to tell whoever it is that will read this letter that we see the hate and bigotry directed at the Muslim community and we renounce that hate.</p><p>We mourn for the sisters and brothers around the world killed in the name of geopolitical dominance, using a distortion of any faith, and we wish to express our solidarity with you all, fellow descendants of Abraham.</p><p>We mourn because members of your faith as well as our own have died with their blood intermingled in the streets around the world. Hate is hate and our God is a God of love and of justice. </p><p>We acknowledge the sacredness of life and our call to peace, mercy, and forgiveness, taught by our faith. </p><p>And so we say to you all that if you feel prejudice or bigotry or hate from those claiming to be Christian, we do not stand with them. As Christians, we mourn with you, we wait patiently with you for God's justice, and we long in divine hope for Love to prevail. Please continue to spread love and peace throughout your community and know that you all are not alone.</p><p>Assalamu alaikum,</p><p>Concerned Christians"</p><p> </p>
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