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The Truth of “the worst”: Amending our Orlando Statement

On Monday we issued a statement of mourning and sympathy from our executive director, Rev. Kristin Stoneking, regarding the horrendous violence that occurred over the weekend. Since then, we’ve heard from a few supporters as well as FOR staff that it was an

June 14, 2016 No Comments

Our Deepest Prayers and Condolences to the victims and families of those slain in Orlando

AsSalaamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullah wa Barakatu (May the peace and blessings of Allah be with all of you) My Dear Brothers and Sisters, Our prayers and condolences are with the victims and families and friends of this unspeakable act. My condemnation

June 12, 2016 No Comments

Our Deepest Prayers and Condolences to the victims and families of those slain in Orlando

AsSalaamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullah wa Barakatu (May the peace and blessings of Allah be with all of you) My Dear Brothers and Sisters, Our prayers and condolences are with the victims and families and friends of this unspeakable act. My condemnation

June 12, 2016 No Comments

☪ Ramadan Kareem! رمضان كريم

By La Trina Jackson The holiest month of the Islamic calendar, Ramadan, has come. Muslims and others observers of Ramadan around the world are greeting each other with wishes for a Ramadan Kareem or a Generous Ramadan. The spiritual practices that accompany

June 5, 2016 No Comments

With Trump endorsement, Paul Ryan risks gaining the world, but losing his soul

Originally posted on Waging Nonviolence. “Are you aware that Ryan endorsed Trump today?” asked the local television reporter after our #GiveRefugeesRest delegation met with House Speaker Paul Ryan at his district office in Janesville, Wisconsin on Thursday. As it happened, we weren’t

June 3, 2016 No Comments

With Trump endorsement, Paul Ryan risks gaining the world, but losing his soul

Originally posted on Waging Nonviolence. “Are you aware that Ryan endorsed Trump today?” asked the local television reporter after our #GiveRefugeesRest delegation met with House Speaker Paul Ryan at his district office in Janesville, Wisconsin on Thursday. As it happened, we weren’t

June 3, 2016 No Comments

Paul Ryan supports campaign to stop Islamophobia while backing Trump’s hate-fueled bid for president

Rep. Paul Ryan publicized his endorsement of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign within moments of hosting a meeting with staff and members of the Fellowship of Reconciliation, along with supporters of FOR’s #GiveRefugeesRest campaign, a national campaign to end Islamophobia. The move further exposed the emptiness of

June 2, 2016 No Comments

Paul Ryan supports campaign to stop Islamophobia while backing Trump’s hate-fueled bid for president

Rep. Paul Ryan publicized his endorsement of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign within moments of hosting a meeting with staff and members of the Fellowship of Reconciliation, along with supporters of FOR’s #GiveRefugeesRest campaign, a national campaign to end Islamophobia. The move further exposed the emptiness of

June 2, 2016 No Comments

Join us in urging Speaker Ryan to help #EndIslamophobia

Your support of the #GiveRefugeesRest campaign to end Islamophobia and welcome refugees continues to build incredible momentum. This week, your expressed concerns will be shared directly with Speaker of the House Paul Ryan. This February, I led a delegation of FOR staff, members, and

May 31, 2016 No Comments

Join us in urging Speaker Ryan to help #EndIslamophobia

Your support of the #GiveRefugeesRest campaign to end Islamophobia and welcome refugees continues to build incredible momentum. This week, your expressed concerns will be shared directly with Speaker of the House Paul Ryan. This February, I led a delegation of FOR staff, members, and

May 31, 2016 No Comments

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