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Mount Hollywood Congregational Church Resolution Calling for a Ceasefire in the conflict between Israel and Hamas
We understand the underlying causes of the siege of Gaza are both complex and simple, deep and ongoing,
We recognize the events of October 7th to be a profound and seemingly insurmountable violation,
We pray for the safety and return of the remaining hostages,
We regard Anti-Semitism as an ancient, ongoing, and widespread problem around the world, and Islamophobia as a threat to the thriving and well-being of our Muslim neighbors,
We bear witness to the killing by indiscriminate bombing of thousands of innocent civilians, including children, journalists, medical workers, etc. in Palestine. As people of faith, we cannot and must not be silent.
The violence and harm that continues to be done to the civilians of Gaza is unacceptable and we join with our UCC Church leaders and partners who are calling for an immediate, permanent ceasefire.
Adopted by Mount Hollywood Leadership, December 2023
We recognize the events of October 7th to be a profound and seemingly insurmountable violation,
We pray for the safety and return of the remaining hostages,
We regard Anti-Semitism as an ancient, ongoing, and widespread problem around the world, and Islamophobia as a threat to the thriving and well-being of our Muslim neighbors,
We bear witness to the killing by indiscriminate bombing of thousands of innocent civilians, including children, journalists, medical workers, etc. in Palestine. As people of faith, we cannot and must not be silent.
The violence and harm that continues to be done to the civilians of Gaza is unacceptable and we join with our UCC Church leaders and partners who are calling for an immediate, permanent ceasefire.
Adopted by Mount Hollywood Leadership, December 2023
