Anglican Bishop, Muslim leaders condemn Manchester
attack
(Vatican Radio) A statement signed by the Anglican Bishop of
Salisbury, Nicholas Holtam, and representatives of the Muslim community in
Salisbury, has been released in response to the attack at the Manchester Arena
on Monday 22 May.
The statement denounces the attack in strong language: “We
utterly condemn this evil act which is intended to cause an increase in fear,
hatred and division in our country and its communities.” Bishop Holtam, along
with Rashid Ullah, the Chair of the Muslim Association of Salisbury and Atiqul
Hoque, also of the Muslim Association of Salisbury, say in the statement that
they “commit [themselves] to reject absolutely this violence and hatred and the
motivation that lies behind it.”
The full text of the statement follows:
“The murderous attack on innocent young people that we have
seen in Manchester last night fills us with horror. We utterly condemn this
evil act which is intended to cause an increase in fear, hatred and division in
our country and its communities.
“We offer our deep condolences to all who have suffered
bereavement, injury and trauma and we pray for their healing in body and mind.
“We commit ourselves to reject absolutely this violence and
hatred and the motivation that lies behind it, and we call upon all people to do
the same daily by words and actions of love, compassion and reconciliation.”
The Rt Revd Nicholas Holtam, Bishop of
Salisbury
Rashid Ullah, Chair, Muslim Association of
Salisbury
Atiqul Hoque, Muslim Association of Salisbury
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