UConn Faith Statement on the Israeli, Palestinian, and Middle Eastern Conflict
As Faith Leaders in UConn Faith, we stand united in our belief in human dignity, peace, love and compassion. We firmly believe that a pathway to peace can be achieved through embracing tolerance, understanding and mutual acceptance.
It is with deep concern and sadness that we witness the current tragic and senseless loss of innocent lives in the Israeli, Palestinian, and Middle Eastern conflict. We recognize that on both sides of any conflict all lives have intrinsic value; we are all part of the human family. We assert that the shared belief in the human right to live and worship according to one’s conscience is the foundation upon which unity and collaboration are built.
We welcome the opportunity to engage in dialogue with the University community to advance a message of peace.
Together we pray for the end of violence today and always. May all that are affected know peace.
This statement was created through Interfaith Dialogue involving Jewish, Muslim, Catholic and Christian Faith Leaders and supported by members of UConn Faith which include:
The Islamic Center UConn
UConn Hillel
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church and Center
Spirit and Truth Apostolic Church
Chabad
Reformed University Fellowship
Three Hierarchies Greek Orthodox Church
First Baptist Church of Mansfield
St. Mark’s Episcopal Chapel
Storrs Congregational Church
St. Paul’s Collegiate Church
St. Timothy's Church
Graduate Christian Fellowship
For more information, contact: Maureen Armstrong at maureen.armstrong@uconn.edu