Statement from Liverpool's Faith Leaders and Representatives on the
Brussels Terrorism attacks
"THIS is a statement we have put out on our Facebook, YouTube and
Twitter accounts following the terrorist attacks in
Brussels from Liverpool Faith Leaders and
Representatives on the Merseyside
Council of Faiths. As leaders and representatives
of faith communities in Merseyside, we join with people of faith across the
world in condemning the attacks in Brussels. The explosions at Zaventem
International Airport and the Maelbeek Metro Station were directed
indiscriminately against groups of innocent people of all faiths and backgrounds. Terrorism seeks
to destroy our lives of peaceful coexistence and disrupt the functioning of
society. All the faith communities in Merseyside stand united in our desire for
peace and justice for all humanity, and we disassociate ourselves from
perpetrators who claim they act in the name of religion. Within our different
communities we pray for all those affected by the attacks, and those who
care for the injured and the bereaved, and we commit to work together
against those who seek to harm."
Signed:-
The Rt Revd Paul Bayes
(Bishop
of Liverpool)
The Most Revd Malcolm McMahon
(Archbishop of Liverpool)
The Revd Dr Sheryl Anderson
(Chair of Methodist District)
Mr Galib Khan (Abdullah Quilliam Mosque)
Rabbi Daniel Lieberman
(Allerton
Hebrew Congregation)
Rabbi Martin van den Bergh
(Chlldwall
Hebrew Congregation)
The Revd Jacky Embry
(URC
Moderator of the Mersey Synod)
