Religious Leaders Call for Unity After Mass Killings
Religious figures urge calm and life affirming faith after last week’s mass killings. Rabbi James Prosnit of Temple Binai Israel on Park Avenue shifts his Rosh Hashana sermon to emphasize not living in fear and honoring communal heroism by firefighters and police. Rev. John S. Kid of the Council of Churches of Greater Bridgeport coordinates aid for victims and families in the wake of the attack.
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James Prosnit
Temple Binai Israel
Park Avenue
Upper Manhattan
John S. Kid
Council of Churches of
Greater Bridgeport
Eid
Rabbi Prosnit
Islamic law and terrorism discussed by theologians
Ingrid Mattson professor cites Islamic law deeming terrorism a major crime while noting forgiveness is possible for murder. Rabbis say religion is misused by violent actors. concern grows over backlash against Muslims as communities urge restraint and fairness.
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Ingrid Mattson
Macdonald Center For the Study of
Hartford Seminary
Mattson
Connecticut
Agencies open doors for crisis counseling after WTC disaster
Catholic Charities and Hall-Brooke Hospital offer walk in counseling across Fairfield County. Offices in Bridgeport Stamford Norwalk and Danbury provide immediate access with regional crisis lines and after hours number. Critical Incident Stress Debriefing will aid children adolescents and adults in parish settings. Public web and main office contact details included.
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World Trade Center
Brian Wallace
Catholic Charities
Lori
Wallace
Fairfield County
Stamford
Catholic Family Services
Diocese of
Bridgeport
Norwalk
Danbury
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