Statement on killing of george floyd and protests
Newport Mesa Irvine Interfaith Council condemns the murder of George Floyd by police. It is an affront to God to take life, especially in such an unjust manner. We urge our community to stand against systemic racism wherever it is found. It is indeed a time of self reflection for all of us so we can identify even the smallest racial biases in ourselves and our social circles. Let us be the voice that calls towards equality, and denounce inequality and injustice based on race, religion, gender identity or nationality. The religions of the world remind us that God created all human beings to be equal. Everyone of us needs to strive to zealously implement that ideal in our daily life.
While this atrocity was perpetrated by a police officer with three more participating or watching, we want to acknowledge that the majority of police officers are decent human beings who put their lives on the line to protect life and property. We appeal to those good officers to actively isolate and remove from ranks those who abuse their power illegally, giving everyone a bad name. Policing should never be reduced to police vs those who are being policed. If policing is performed from anywhere but the same side as the community members, it becomes an instrument of tyranny. Any organization who has been armed by our constitution is also bound by the oath to protect everyone in the country, whether that person is a suspect, accused or even convicted.
Lastly we believe that looting, arson and rioting is not the answer. It is timely here to recall the words of Rev. Dr. King who proclaimed that riots are the language of the oppressed. Let us not allow such images to dull our enthusiasm to support the cause of equality and justice. For this is a long struggle, a struggle that may outlast our lifetimes to undo the damage that has been carried out over several generations and still ongoing. Although as an Interfaith Council we pray that it succeeds much sooner than that so we achieve meaningful peace with justice.
Amen.
June 17, 2020
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Events
NMIIC organizes many exciting interfaith events that bring people of various faith traditions together. We encourage you to attend any and all of these events.
1/15/2020
1/15/2020
Interfaith Speed Sharing
12 Noon - 1:30 PM
IECOC - 3194 Airport Loop Dr B Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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1/15/2020
1/15/2020
Interfaith Speed Sharing
Learn about how members of various faiths spent their holidays. Increase appreciation and celebrate the diversity that makes us great.
A Fun...
12 Noon - 1:30 PM
IECOC - 3194 Airport Loop Dr B Costa Mesa, CA 92626
2/19/2020
2/19/2020
Human Trafficking - Protecting the Most Vulnerable
12 Noon - 1:30 PM
OCUUC - 2845 Mesa Verde Dr E, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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2/19/2020
2/19/2020
Human Trafficking - Protecting the Most Vulnerable
Raising awareness is the first critical step towards protecting the young girls and women who are primarily the target of human trafficking ...
12 Noon - 1:30 PM
OCUUC - 2845 Mesa Verde Dr E, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
3/7/2020
3/7/2020
Raising Families in Faith
12 Noon - 2:00 PM
TBD
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3/7/2020
3/7/2020
Raising Families in Faith
CANCELLED!
12 Noon - 2:00 PM
TBD
4/15/2020
4/15/2020
Faith Over Fear - Virtual Roundtable
12 Noon - 1:15 PM
Online - See Flyer for details
4/15/2020
4/15/2020
Faith Over Fear - Virtual Roundtable
12 Noon - 1:15 PM
Online - See Flyer for details
preliminary schedule for 2020
- January - Interfaith Speed Sharing
- February - Human Trafficking
- March - Raising Family in Faith
- April - Interfaith Annual Gala Dinner
- May - National Day of Prayer
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