Islamic Center Of Pittsburgh Offers To Stand Outside Of Synagogue To Protect Jews

[babylonsister]

https://www.politicususa.com/2018/10/29/islamic-center-of-pittsburgh-protect-jews.html

Posted on Mon, Oct 29th, 2018 by Jason Easley
Islamic Center Of Pittsburgh Offers To Stand Outside Of Synagogue To Protect Jews


The Islamic Center of Pittsburgh offered to stand guard outside of the synagogue to protect Jewish people as they worship.

The leader of the Islamic Center of Pittsburgh announced that they have raised over $70,000 for the victims of the attack, and said, “We just want to know what you need. You know, if it’s more money, let’s us know. If it is people outside of your next service protecting you, let us know. We’ll be there. If you need organizers on the ground, we’ll provide them. If you need food for the families, if you just need someone to come to the grocery store because you don’t feel safe in the city, we’ll be there, and I’m sure everybody in the room would say the same thing. We’re here for the community.”

Link to tweet

Hate doesn’t win

Americans are very good at pulling together to donate money after a tragedy, but the Islamic Center showed the spirit that runs through the city of Pittsburgh. Muslims are willing to stand guard to protect Jews so that they can feel safe in their house of worship. The community won’t be fractured or defeated by one act of hate.

As Trump and his administration turn this horrific act of mass murder into an attack on the free press, the Islamic Center of Pittsburgh showed that the culture of division and intolerance is inspiring can’t defeat the soul of Pittsburgh and the nation as a whole.

Hate can’t win, because the bonds that keep us together are stronger than the tactics of those who try to tear us apart.

[leftieNanner]

1. Can they stand out front and keep Trump away?

The Rabbi asked Trump not to come, but he and Melanomia are going anyway. Ugh.

[FarPoint]

4. YES, YES YES...

Also...Rabbi could invite President Obama there to speak on Tuesday....

[leftieNanner]

32. Oh, President Obama....

We sang Amazing Grace in church choir this past Sunday and I was reminded of Barack singing it at AME. Our organist is a fabulous composer as well and her version brought tears to my eyes as we sang.

I belong to a wonderfully progressive Episcopal church and at times like these, it helps to get through the week. During the "Prayers of the People" segment, the lay minister read out the eleven names and ages of the dead from Pittsburgh. A number of our members attended a service at our local synagogue on Saturday night as well.

[njhoneybadger]

2. Wow, that is a powerful statement

Muslims standing up to protect Jews. Take notice spiritually bankrupt White Evangelicals

[Mc Mike]

12. Jewish Voices for Peace in Squirrel Hill held a demonstration march and rally to support the

Muslims after Rump announced his 'legal' Muslim ban.

The only thing to do is cross lines and support all allies, everyone who's under attack from the nazi repugs and dRump.

[gratuitous]

3. Heads up, folks

It appears that another white nationalist terrorist is coming to Tree of Life tomorrow. No word yet on whether he's armed, but he often travels with a heavily-armed contingent.

[babylonsister]

7. I just bet Pittsburgh responds;

it won't be pretty but perhaps that asshat will get the message.

[libdem4life]

24. Unfortunately, it is what he craves. He's a thug. It's empowering just to flip people off.

The only itty bitty positive here is that not all of the Rs are as cracked out as he is. I know this may sound like a pipe dream, but when Nixon lost his party support, he was forced to resign...that or he and many others....be voted out.

The only question left is how many Moderate Republicans will start to pull out...yes, even Republicans turning toward the Democratic ideals. We need to welcome them, IMO.

[babylonsister]

28. I'd welcome anyone who sees the light. nt

[libdem4life]

29. Hear, hear !!!! n/t

[FarPoint]

37. Pittsburgh is a tight family....

It always has been neighbor helping neighbor overall...I know..I grew up there...Trump will meet his match if he tries to "Use" this for political manipulation...which is a safe bet he indeed will do just that.

[Hermit-The-Prog]

47. all cameras should turn away, all microphones off

If the hate monger Trump shows up, all cameras should point away from him; all microphones should be switched off; all people should turn their backs to him.

He didn't even wait a day before restarting his vile hate-fest. He should be shunned until he ceases to foment and advocate terrorism.

[BigmanPigman]

5. Here is the info to contribute too.

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...
https://www.launchgood.com/project/muslims_unite_for_pittsburgh_synagogue#!/
*It has $145,000 so far.

Thank you!

[WillowTree]

6. Next to the term "Good Neighbors" in the encyclopedia.............

Total 100% class. May all our Gods bless them.

[davsand]

8. Bless them for their spiritual strength and humanity. I hope they are safe too.

Not gonna lie, there's an ugly faction running around out there that would see that as a sort of "two-fer" if they took out the Muslims guards and a bunch of Jews at the same time. Makes me shudder.

Now, if the fundies wanted to stand out there along with everyone else, maybe it would dissuade the crazy racists. Maybe. How can anybody predict the actions of anybody that's so dead in their soul?




Laura

[sprinkleeninow]

9. Bonds.

"....bonds that keep us together [love] are stronger than actions of those who desire to tear us apart [hate]."

[The Liberal Lion]

10. That's my hometown and I am very proud of them.

[Guilded Lilly]

51. That is exactly what glowed from my heart. I was born and raised in Pittsburgh...

it is still my beloved hometown in my heart, no matter where I go. It is a special place that filled the diverse community with the shared spirit of human decency and kindness.

[Tarc]

11. Christians? Where art thou?

It would be nice to see a dual display of solidarity here.

[LAS14]

16. I'm sure they're there. But being the majority, it's not as newsworthy. nt

[whathehell]

30. Um, no, they are there too.

and please don't use this occasion to spread negative tropes about other religions.

[erronis]

42. Agree - that was an uncalled-for low blow. Thanks for bringing this up.

[whathehell]

49. I appreciate that.

[peggysue2]

53. This is so inspiring during bleak times

I'd also read that during the vigil in NYC, the Muslim community came out and formed a protective ring around those witnessing and mourning the dead.

This is who we need to be. All of us as fellow Americans. Our better angels.

[whathehell]

54. Yes, it is.

We need so much more of this.

[cwydro]

35. Really? Do you know this.?

Or do you just find this a great opportunity to make remarks about a religion?

You’d not dare say this about Islam or Judaism.

I’m not a religious person, but I despise hypocrisy.

[erronis]

43. It was a bad choice on my part. Thank you for calling me on it!

[Tipperary]

39. Wow, here are the Muslims of that community trying to bring peace.

And here you are, spreading more hate.

Shame on you.

[erronis]

44. Agree. I admit my shame.

[libdem4life]

27. Well, they sure as hell are't reciting The Beatitudes...the foundation of their religion.

That train left about 30-40 years ago. Became...Blessed are they who are armed to the teeth, for they shalt take over the world.

[whathehell]

31. Who are you speaking of?

"Christians" is a VERY broad designation, and I truly doubt if ypu know what all of them are doing.

[libdem4life]

40. This is a trend...I'm speaking in general terms. The US rose on it's Christian Nation flag.

One of the oldest of the gospel hymns....Onward, Christian Soldiers. The words are a bit disturbing in hindsight. I know very well the history of the Christian Nation...beginning in 1,000 AD. White European is another moniker that is linked with it, as well. We're surely not a Muslim nation, or a Hindu nation...they have their own.

Like saying we are not a waring nation...we have over 800 military bases all over the globe. That's a pretty broad designation, as well. All there to connect the military power grid of the aformentioned ideals. And I guarantee you there aren't any churches but Christian-based on any of them.

On Edit: It is that the "others" are rising in numbers and the balance of power is shifting. That's, IMO, the frustration that Trump played into. "You may not be special anymore."

[whathehell]

52. Huh?

"Christian 'flag'"? There is no such thing

In addition, you must remember that, unlike many
other nations, ours chose NOT to have a state religion.

At a point on history where the vast majority of the Western World was Christian, a number of our Founding Fathers subscribed to
Deism, not Christianity, that ancient song notwithstanding.

As for the "others" you see as replacing Christianity, those may be no religion at all, given that atheism is one of the fastest growing "beliefs" in the US.

[Coventina]

55. There absolutely is a Christian flag. It's been in every church I've attended in my life:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_Flag

[whathehell]

56. Used by some Protestant denominations, only

Not the Catholic church which, is, btw, the most commonly practiced form of Christianity in the US today.

As to its supposed influence in founding this country, it wasn't even in existence until 1942, so that doesn't work.

[Coventina]

57. Won't work for what?

You said there was no Christian flag, I showed you there was.

I'm not defending it, I loathe American Christianity, but that doesn't mean it's not a potent symbol for those who identify with it.

Like the black banners of ISIS and Al-Qaeda, it's a minority, but a potent one.

[whathehell]

58. Won't work for the purposes claimed by the OP..

As for its being a "potent symbol" again, it:s not even used by all the Protestantt sects, let alone Catholicism, THE most common form of Christianity practiced here today, so I think not.

[Coventina]

59. Well, I have to beg to differ on that. It is used extensively by Evangelicals

who support Trump and the Right Wing in the name of their religion.

Again, it is a MINORITY of Christians, but they are fervent and active.
And most of them were born after 1942:

[whathehell]

62. Evangelicals make up less than a third of all Christians

so I'm afraid I must "beg to differ" with such overblown conclusions.

[Coventina]

63. All righty then. I guess there's no concern about Mike Pence and his ilk.

[LanternWaste]

65. I imagine may will trivialize and minimize the actions of a third

I imagine may will trivialize and minimize the actions of a third in regards to the whole, wholly ignoring the vocal minority for what it is, and for what it does, regardless of what you're afraid of.

[bullwinkle428]

13. K&R. Absolutely beautiful.

[Leghorn21]

14. A very gentle "kick" and a deeply grateful "rec"

[LAS14]

15. This is the America that I thought I lived in. I'm so glad to see evidence...

... that it still exists. GO TO VOTE!!!!!!!

[LividModerate]

17. Real humanity!

I’m. A 61 year old white male sitting in my garage smoking a cigar. Just got done tinkering with an old Harley. Pulled up DU (nightly ritual) to review the daily news. This brought a fuckin tear to my eye. There is hope! GOTV

[TwistOneUp]

19. Now THIS...

Is incredibly supportive and positive. Muslims that not only have no animus against us, Muslims that did a *fundraiser* for us.

Slap your mama! Damn!

A big, hearty Thank You to everyone at The Islamic Center!

P.S.: the fundagelicals talk a lot about Jews keeping Israel safe until the messiah shows. Why aren't christians doing security for us? Where's the christian fundraiser? Apparently, they're too busy with the Blitz Playbook to bother helping others...

[Pity Puddles]

20. They can start doing it right now, in full traditional Islamic garb

to terrify Trump from getting anywhere near the Jewish community when they come visit.

[KatyaR]

21. This made me cry.

It's so wonderful to see this when it just seems like the world's going more to shit every day. I'm not a believer, but G-d bless all of them. We should all learn something from them.

Carry one another’s burdens; in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. – Galatians 6:2

[sarge43]

22. Zakat, charity. Helping those in need.

One of the Five Pillars of Islam.

[bucolic_frolic]

23. Keep Trump Away

would be a great statement of healing

[0rganism]

38. all we are saaaaaying.... is keep Trump away

it soothes me to know in my heart that 10 years from now no one will admit to having voted for the sallow urinal cake or his enablers.

[Pantagruel]

25. This bigot should not be welcome

Donald Trump will be the first sitting president to address a hate group's annual summit

https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-speak-anti-lgbt-hate-groups-annual-event-first-president-683927

President Donald Trump will be the first sitting president to address the Family Research Council’s Values Voter Summit, which the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) described as a “rogues' gallery of the radical right.”

Trump will be the keynote speaker at Friday's event, which will also be attended by his former strategist, Steve Bannon. Other speakers include the founder of anti-Islam group ACT for America and former Trump strategist, Sebastian Gorka.

The anti-LGBTQ Family Research Council, labeled as a hate group by the SPLC, has hosted its annual summit since its inception in 2006.

"Values voters have waited eight years for a leader who puts America's mission first and respects the values that made America into a great nation,” the council's president Tony Perkins said in a statement reported by The Hill.

“Values voters are coming to our nation’s capital thankful to hear from a president who is fulfilling the promises that he campaigned on. Since the early days of the campaign, President Trump allied himself with values voters, promising to put an end to the eight years of relentless assault on the First Amendment,” he added.

No other sitting president has ever taken the decision to address the summit, although Trump has spoken before the conference on three previous occasions—even during his presidential election campaign.

Speaking of the president’s decision to attend this year’s 12th annual event, SPLC President Richard Cohen told The Independent: “By appearing at the Values Voter Summit, President Trump is lending the legitimacy of his office to a hate group that relentlessly demonizes LGBTQ people and works to deny them of their equal rights.”

"His appearance puts the lie to his campaign promise to be a friend to the LGBTQ community. Bigotry is not an American value, and our president should speak out against it,” he added.

[Totally Tunsie]

48. I knew that Family Research Council sounded familiar...

That's the group that Josh Duggar (yeah, that one) was associated with for a couple of years. He was hired as their Executive Director and Lobbiest, but was forced to resign after his child molestation charges came to light.

Great group for tRump to be addressing. Will Pencie be there too?

[getagrip_already]

26. has the westoboro baptist church shown up yet?

They probably have members near by.

[MicaelS]

45. Have not heard much from them...

Since their Supreme Leader croaked.

[Behind the Aegis]

64. They will "protesting" B'Nai Judah Synagogue in Overland Park, KS this Saturday.

The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob sent the shooter to the deceitfully-named Tree of Life Synagogue on Saturday, October 27, 2018. As this world of idolaters inflames their passions about how they will fix the blame for this terrifying, though all too common, event, “wisdom (of God’s servants will cry) without; she [will utter] her voice in the streets” (Proverbs 1:20).

So, we will stand in your streets and give the Jews of America plain words about the promise God pronounced through His prophets that you have a desolate house, because of your sins. Further, that you will all be brought to Israel and (eventually) Jerusalem from all points of the globe – where God will slaughter all of the Jewish race, except for 144,000 who will be granted the gift of repentance. We, like Christ, weep at the contemplation of it; yet we must warn you, so that you will be bound by the knowledge and peradventure there may be some of God’s elect Jews dwelling among you. Thus, we will #ShowUpForShabbat with glorious words from the King of Kings and Lord of Lords: “Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” (Matthew 4:17)
#ShowUpForShabbat – REPENT OR PERISH From their flyer which I will not link to at this site.

[Nanjeanne]

33. THIS is the America I want to live in.

[smirkymonkey]

34. It's good to see how horrible events like this can also bring out the good in people and bring

people together as well as bring out hate and divisiveness. This is a wonderful act of love and generosity.

I just would like to know where the Christians are?

[Gothmog]

36. I work with a number of Muslim precinct chairs in my county

I am Jewish and I work with a number of Muslim precinct chairs in my county The above article does not surprise me at all. The above article does make me smile.

[demigoddess]

41. These Muslims are good Americans!! They have our respect!!

[Control-Z]

46. This is the story that made me

break down and cry. I've pretty much held it together until now.

People can be so kind and compassionate. In fact, most people can. I need to remember this every single day.

[leftynyc]

50. May G-d bless this group of

REAL Americans reaching out to console their brothers and sisters in grief.

[Persondem]

60. So nice. Thank you for sharing this. K & R nt

[Achilleaze]

61. Thank you for being good Americans

[MariaCSR]

66. I'm proud of Pittsburgh for chasing Trump out of their city.

Good on them.!

[Shubaka]

67. Very nice gesture