Anglican leaders in the UK speak out against against hatred and violence
[The Church of England] In response to riots and other violence taking place across the United Kingdom that have been fueled by misinformation online, the far-right and anti-immigration sentiment, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby joined other faith leaders in writing a letter to The Times praising those who volunteered to repair damage caused by rioters and condemning the violence.
Welby was joined in the letter by Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis; the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Westminster Cardinal Vincent Nichols; Sunni Imam Sayed Razawi, chief imam and director general of Scottish Ahlul Bayt Society; and Shia Imam Qari Asim, chairman of Mosques and Imams National Advisory Board.
In Scotland, Scottish Episcopal Church Primus Mark Strange took part in an Aug. 7 meeting with religious leaders and leaders of refugee communities hosted by the First Minister of Scotland John Swinney and Equalities Minister Kaukab Stewart.
Strange said afterward, “This is a time for all of our communities to come together and unite against hate. Although there have been no incidents in Scotland at this time, it is still incumbent on us all to show care and compassion for those in our communities who are frightened and wary, as well as those with family and friends in places where violence has occurred.”
Read more about the Archbishop of Canterbury’s letter here.
Read more about the meeting in Scotland here.
