Council of Pforzheimer Religions denounces terrorism and anti-Semitic acts
In a show of unity and solidarity, the Pforzheim Council of Religions gathered at the Jewish Community of Pforzheim on a Saturday, expressing their horror and sadness at the recent conflicts in Israel and the Gaza Strip.
Mayor Peter Boch, former Mayor Gert Hager, and Member of the State Parliament Felix Herkens were amongst the attendees, joining representatives from member communities of the Council of Religions. The event was a poignant display of support for the Jewish community following the atrocities that have unfolded.
Rami Suliman, chairman of the Jewish Community, expressed his disappointment that only a few Jewish community members attended the Shabbat service. However, he emphasised the importance of being present and speaking out bravely.
The highlight of the gathering was the joint statement presented by Fatih Aygün (BUMIE), Aftab Aslan (Ahmadiyya Community), and Yavuz C̈evik (Ditib Fatih Mosque). In the statement, they expressed that Islam does not tolerate violence or terrorism, and they were together in the synagogue to realise they are powerless in the face of acts of barbarism.
Aftab Aslan, a member of the joint statement, reminded everyone that not only Jewish brothers and sisters face violence, but also Muslims, and urged inclusion in prayers.
The exact wording of the statement can be found on the website of the Council of Religions. The Pforzheim Council of Religions has shown its unwavering support for the Jewish community, issuing a statement that stands as a testament to the power of unity in the face of adversity.
Members of various religious groups, including several Islamic communities in Pforzheim, attended the Shabbat service, further strengthening the bond between different faiths and communities. The event served as a powerful reminder of the importance of unity and solidarity in challenging times.
- The Pforzheim Council of Religions, comprising representatives from different faiths like Islam, continued their discourse by addressing issues beyond general-news, discussing the intolerance of violence and terrorism in the context of politics and crime-and-justice, as it pertains to the ongoing conflicts in Israel and the Gaza Strip.
- Acknowledging the reality of violence faced by various communities, Aftab Aslan, a member of the Ahmadiyya Community and a signatory to the joint statement, extended his concern not just to Jewish brothers and sisters but also to fellow Muslims, calling for inclusivity in prayers and unity in the face of adversity, thus promoting harmony within the wider general-news landscape.
