The White House confirmed they are finally taking the diplomatic action we demanded to protect those facing such brutal persecution. Seeing 609 of you put your names behind this mission gave me the strength to keep pushing when the situation looked hopeless. We have secured a major win for peace …
October 4, 2014
Final supporters
The Peace, Love, and Co-Existence (PLACE) initiative is jointly organized by Father Andre Y-Sebastian Mahanna, director of Ecumenical and Inter-Faith Relations for the Maronite Catholic Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon, and Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila of the Catholic Archdiocese of Denver.
Statement of Purpose
We, the undersigned:
Petition President Barack Obama of the United States of America to work urgently through diplomatic channels and ethical intervention to stop the murder and persecution of Christians in the Middle East, their violent displacement from their native homelands, and the destruction of their homes, properties, churches, and places of worship.We also petition you with equal urgency to oppose the persecution of Jews and Muslims and the cultural or ethnic minorities in the Middle East.
As a result of the recent wave of hate and murder caused by the terrorist group, ISIS, we ask that all Muslim sheiks, imams, and clerics in mosques and Islamic centers in the United States join us in calling for an end to the killing of innocent human beings.
To advance this cause, it is crucial that groups of authentic Muslims, Christians, and Jews in the United States lead by example and advocate for the safety and the right to exist for all Christian, Jewish, and Muslim communities in the Middle East.
We join together in condemning and denouncing the preaching of hate against Christian, Jewish, and Muslim people who all have equal rights to live together safely in their homelands and nations in the Middle East. We commit ourselves to this in a public and concrete way promoting the P-L-A-C-E initiative, in the hope that through mutual respect between all people we may reclaim a civilization of love, one that values life.
We all believe that these basic human rights come from our Creator: the right to life, the right to live free from oppression, the right to a safe home, the right to freely practice one’s religion, the right to peaceful co-existence based upon a mutual respect for our shared human dignity.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
August 29, 2014
August 27, 2014
Seeing the count climb toward five hundred signatures gives me hope that our call for peace is finally resonating. We need to keep this momentum moving forward because the lives of our brothers and sisters in the Middle East depend on our persistent unity. Please send this request to your circles right now to help us break through this threshold.
August 23, 2014
I have spent my days speaking with faith leaders who share our deep ache for the families losing everything in these conflicts. While the news cycles move on to other stories, I am holding onto the urgency of these signatures as a reminder that we refuse to be silent while our brothers and sisters suffer.
Reached 100 supporters
August 14, 2014
147 Comments
I whole heartedly support this peace initiative. If there is anything I can do to help, please let me know. I have been doing "The Loving Side of Islam" presentations to groups for years and enjoy pointing out the many similarities and beautiful aspects of Islam for Christians and others.
There is a genocide going on in the Middle East and all of the surrounding countries are allowing and supporting it. As Christians and patriots we want our governement to stand up and fix what we started. Protect and help those in this very importnat historicla region.
I understand the concern for the persecution of Christians, but the Holy Spirit does not desire that is our main focus. It should be honoring and perserving ALL human life. I am a Roman Catholic Christian and strongly believe in Religious freedom for all people everywhere. It is what Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God would want.
People need to be protected, not just Christians b/c I myself am one, but people of all faiths. Nobody deserves to die or loose their homes for believing in something.
Leaders of religious denominations and oraganizations must keep up the presence and pressure to the consciousness of political leaders who are lacking all creativity and iniitiative to forge peace from conflict.
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The White House confirmed they are finally taking the diplomatic action we demanded to protect those facing such brutal persecution. Seeing 609 of you put your names behind this mission gave me the strength to keep pushing when the situation looked hopeless. We have secured a major win for peace …
October 4, 2014
Final supporters
The Peace, Love, and Co-Existence (PLACE) initiative is jointly organized by Father Andre Y-Sebastian Mahanna, director of Ecumenical and Inter-Faith Relations for the Maronite Catholic Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon, and Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila of the Catholic Archdiocese of Denver.
Statement of Purpose
We, the undersigned:
Petition President Barack Obama of the United States of America to work urgently through diplomatic channels and ethical intervention to stop the murder and persecution of Christians in the Middle East, their violent displacement from their native homelands, and the destruction of their homes, properties, churches, and places of worship.We also petition you with equal urgency to oppose the persecution of Jews and Muslims and the cultural or ethnic minorities in the Middle East.
As a result of the recent wave of hate and murder caused by the terrorist group, ISIS, we ask that all Muslim sheiks, imams, and clerics in mosques and Islamic centers in the United States join us in calling for an end to the killing of innocent human beings.
To advance this cause, it is crucial that groups of authentic Muslims, Christians, and Jews in the United States lead by example and advocate for the safety and the right to exist for all Christian, Jewish, and Muslim communities in the Middle East.
We join together in condemning and denouncing the preaching of hate against Christian, Jewish, and Muslim people who all have equal rights to live together safely in their homelands and nations in the Middle East. We commit ourselves to this in a public and concrete way promoting the P-L-A-C-E initiative, in the hope that through mutual respect between all people we may reclaim a civilization of love, one that values life.
We all believe that these basic human rights come from our Creator: the right to life, the right to live free from oppression, the right to a safe home, the right to freely practice one’s religion, the right to peaceful co-existence based upon a mutual respect for our shared human dignity.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
August 29, 2014
August 27, 2014
Seeing the count climb toward five hundred signatures gives me hope that our call for peace is finally resonating. We need to keep this momentum moving forward because the lives of our brothers and sisters in the Middle East depend on our persistent unity. Please send this request to your circles right now to help us break through this threshold.
August 23, 2014
I have spent my days speaking with faith leaders who share our deep ache for the families losing everything in these conflicts. While the news cycles move on to other stories, I am holding onto the urgency of these signatures as a reminder that we refuse to be silent while our brothers and sisters suffer.
Reached 100 supporters
August 14, 2014
147 Comments
please use U.S. resources to help those being persecuted in the Middle East by fanatic terrorist groups -- freedom to worship is a God-given right.
I whole heartedly support this peace initiative. If there is anything I can do to help, please let me know. I have been doing "The Loving Side of Islam" presentations to groups for years and enjoy pointing out the many similarities and beautiful aspects of Islam for Christians and others.
There is a genocide going on in the Middle East and all of the surrounding countries are allowing and supporting it. As Christians and patriots we want our governement to stand up and fix what we started. Protect and help those in this very importnat historicla region.
I understand the concern for the persecution of Christians, but the Holy Spirit does not desire that is our main focus. It should be honoring and perserving ALL human life. I am a Roman Catholic Christian and strongly believe in Religious freedom for all people everywhere. It is what Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God would want.
People need to be protected, not just Christians b/c I myself am one, but people of all faiths. Nobody deserves to die or loose their homes for believing in something.
Leaders of religious denominations and oraganizations must keep up the presence and pressure to the consciousness of political leaders who are lacking all creativity and iniitiative to forge peace from conflict.
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please use U.S. resources to help those being persecuted in the Middle East by fanatic terrorist groups -- freedom to worship is a God-given right.