The Baptist Joint Committee's Executive Director Brent Walker joined with other religious leaders today to mark the 10th anniversary of the September 11, 2011 attacks. In a powerful statement, the group emphasized the need to maintain religious liberty for all and to reject the divisive efforts of those who would use the occasion to justify discrimination in any form.
“The time has come to reclaim the sense of community and shared purpose that guided us through those trying days a decade ago. Fear-based politics and discrimination against Muslim Americans and those perceived to be Muslim disgrace the memories of those who perished on September 11, and desecrate the core values that make our nation great. The presence in America of people of all faiths and belief systems enriches our diverse country. The ideals that unite us are more powerful than the differences that divide us.”
The group today included leaders from the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, Progressive National Baptists and many others. Read more here.
