Christian leaders from various denominations in Logan and Brisbane concerned about recent attacks on Muslims publically stood in solidarity with the Muslim community. They issued a ‘Call For Christians And Muslims To Stand Together’ with Muslim leaders on Friday 26th of September at the Kuraby Mosque, 1408 Beenleigh Road, Kuraby. They also prayed together for peace.
The group includes Christian leaders from the Anglican, Baptist, Catholic, Orthodox, Lutheran, Quakers, Waiters, Churches Of Christ, Salvation Army, the Uniting Church and the Wesleyan Methodist Church around Logan City and South East Queensland where the attacks have occurred in the last two weeks.
Kuraby Mosque acting Imam Dr Mohamed Abdalla welcomed the Christian leaders’ statement, and condemned the evil acts of ISIS and called upon “all Australians to respect the rule of law, abstain from discrimination, act calmly and compassionately”
A Call For Christians And Muslims To Stand Together
As Christians and church leaders, we are standing today side by side with our Muslim brothers and sisters, to condemn all violence and to plead for peace and respect in our community of Logan City.
All of us, Muslims and Christians, condemn all acts of violence. Tragically, throughout history, all religions have had their violent extremes, and have been co-opted by ideologies and militants for causes and actions that are the opposite of their religion’s teachings and values. The values and violence of extremists like IS and ISIS are not representative of the vast majority of Muslim people in Australia, who are distressed and appalled at the actions of these militants and their supporters, and who have always been committed to peace, mutual respect and community well-being.
