Dear Friends.. I am a Palestinian friend of the CPT in Hebron. I worked with Tom and others side by side to help those who needed help. I am sure that those who kidnapped them have absolutely no idea about the CPT before they do what they did and I am sure that after this huge campaign to release them, especially from highly respected Muslim leaders, that our friends will be released. I am sure that God will stand with them in this crisis and help them the same way they helped in Palestine and Iraq. Osaid Rasheed.Osaidr1@yahoo.com
I am a first year bible school student in British columbia canada. And have been following this very closely, I am praying for the release of these men,and peace for each family members,as you walk each day unsure of the outcome. I am sure that God will use all of this for his glory and fame! You are in my prayers and the prayers of many at my school.May you feel God so close to you in this time. May we all pursue peace! And show the love of God everywhere we place out feet.
you are not forgotten. We keep on praying for you everyday and will do so untill your release. We especially pray for your families that they will be comforted.
Thank you for being light, thank you for being witnesses of what the true christian message is
I have been praying for all of you and only found out today that Norman Kember was my primary school teachers husband. They are a kind and generous couple and I only pray that they are reunited soon along with the others. All my love, Amy Dodds, Middlesex
To the families and friends of Harmeet, Jim, Norman and Tom,
We continue to pray for your loved ones and for all the people missing or detained because of war and other conflicts. We pray as individuals, at CPT vigils, at home with our families, with our colleagues at work. We will continue to honour your loved ones and their work, and we will keep our candles burning for them and for you.
I pray often for Jim, Harmeet, Norman, Tom, their friends and families, those with them and for the peace of Christ to continue to comfort them. I pray that the light they feel from Christ and in one another will comfort them at this time. I pray for the world to walk the courageous path of peace they teach us. I pray for families in Iraq missing loved ones to be reunited and for all of us to walk a life of peace. I pray that the divine in all of us helps us trust peace and that we build international relations of trust, respectfulness and fairness. I pray that Harmeet, Norman, Tom and Jim continue to find peace and comfort in the peace emerging through their courage and faith into international and interpersonal relations. I think of the U2 song MLK as I wish them rest, healing and the Spirit of Christ as they persevere through this situation. May they find in rest the strength to continue to give their light.
"Sleep Sleep tonight And may your dreams Be realized"
the Bergen family and others in Kansas are praying for you through these days of ups and downs. 'Our souls long for morning', the dawn of being able to see clearly what we know the darkness has not extinguished - we know love and life are there, but how we long to actually see! We sing "Bless the Lord, my soul, who leads you into light". We celebrate the heritage of Dr Martin King, and we are grateful for the work of your loved ones. Every day has some reminder of this work. You did not choose this road, but we pray that its scouring bareness can hold surprises of comfort.
I am a Friend from eastern OH, and have met some cpt'ers at various places. I don't know these 4 personally. I have been following this story, praying for their health, safety and release. I hope and pray that this is an opportunity for them to be a witness to their captors. I hope that they are singing.
I wanted to share with you a statement that we at Bethel College in Kansas wrote and sent out to media in December. We also translated it into Arabic. Our thoughts and prayers are with you still.
peace heidi Students for Social Change, Bethel College
STATEMENT FROM STUDENTS FOR SOCIAL CHANGE, BETHEL COLLEGE, KANSAS, USA
4 December 2005
We are deeply saddened by news of the four Christian Peacemaker Teams members being held in Iraq. Christian Peacemaker Teams has opposed the war on Iraq since the beginning, and continues to be in opposition to the US-led war. We are very worried by recent news of threats made against them, and want to stress that they went to Iraq as peacemakers.
We ask that these men of peace be released unharmed.
May the Lord keep you in the palm of His hand. I pray for you. I pray for your captors and I pray for the people of Iraq. I know the Lord will do great things, and I look forward to seeing your return.
Dear Friends. Feburary is the month we celebrate valentines day. We will be having our pray and Play service for mums and little ones on the 7th Feb and we will be focusing on how Jesus loves us and how he laid down his life. We will be praying for your loved ones especially during this service and will be lighting our candle and dedicating it to those being detained.
Yesterday brought a glimpse of hope for parents, friends and family of the gentlemen held captive. Most Canadians like myself don't understand fully why people would revert to hostage taking as a mean to make their voice heard. Nous devrions faire l'effort de mieux comprendre le désespoir du peuple irakien, c'est d'ailleurs ironiquement ce que les quatre otages tentaient de nous faire comprendre. Meanwhile, all we can offer is our prayers for them, their family and their firends and our commitment to better understand the cause of the citizens of Irak. J'ajoute humblement mes prières à celles des qutres.
To the families, loved ones, friends and colleagues of Jim, Harmeet, Tom, and Norman,
We are sorry for your suffering. We give thanks for the latest news on Jan. 28, and for your tireless efforts to communicate with us, the media and the public about your loved ones. We will continue to pray for you and for Norman, Tom, Harmeet, and Jim, and to educate others about their work and the plight of all the people they seek to help.
Wishing you love and hope,
Jill Pritchard-Scott and Family Burlington, ON, Canada
I am the Catholic Chaplain of University of Greenwich. Every time we pray together we remember you all. I constantly wait for news and sincerely pray for all of you who wait for those you love to be released. I hope we will join a vigil soon so that our heads too may be counted to those who want them released. My wholehearted support for those who work for peace May they know God's presence, and through the love of God may he sustain and keep them well in mind and body. "And now unto him who is able to do more than we ever expected or imagined" Ephesians
You are not forgotten, neither you and your family: a candle is burning in our language and literature suite to remind everybody who walks in to pray for you.
As we pray for you we also pray that in Iraq His kingdom come and His will be done so there can be peace,justice and reconciliation in a land where so many people are suffering.
Your pain in waiting isn't forgotten... we are still praying for you as you go through each day wondering how your beloved ones are doing, thinking, feeling. I pray that they will hear your prayer and that you will heart theirs, that you will have that kind of supernatural connection. And I pray for the strong, mysterious, and graceful power of God will surround them and work through them. May you not forget that he is a consuming fire, a mighty rushing wind, and passionately angry at injustice; and compassionate as a mother to the child she loves body and soul. May your hope and courage be increased and may your prayers be ignited.
I am praying for the safe return of Harmeet, Jim, Norman and Tom. As a Muslim and Palestinian-Canadian, I am grateful for all their work and that of their CPT colleagues in Palestine and around the world. May peace be with you and your loved ones. May God comfort you all and bring a speedy reunion,
To the loved ones, families, friends, and colleagues of Jim,
A friend who works, like me, in a government department, told me yesterday that she knew of Jim's courage and commitment to First Nations through her own work. She said that CPT's work at Grassy Narrows fighting racism in the Kenora area had really caught the attention of the provincial government at the time. My friend admired Jim's and the other CPTers' "getting in the way" to bring attention to long-standing injustices about which other people had not seemed to care until then. I remember Jim's courage when I stand up for First Nations' rights in my own work. Thank you Jim and CPT for your love and caring.
To Tom's family, I cry with you. I pray that you will be wrapped in peace and grace beyond understanding, that all the noise, all the many conflicting words and voices will fade in the presence of a still, small voice stronger than your grief, sharing in it and soothing it. Remember how Jesus wept because of his friends' grief, even when joy was so close at hand. You are his friends, you are not forsaken or passed over. I know that no words can truly bring comfort-- but know that I cry with you.
Dear Friends, I am grieving this morning for the loss of Tom's bold presence amid the violent places of this earth as for the very personal loss suffered by the Fox family. And I am praying and hoping with "great hope" for the safe release of Jim, Harmeet and Norman. Although I have never met any of these four souls, how quickly they have grown to feel like personal friends! May there be comfort for all who grieve this morning in the poetry of John's gospel: "The light shines in the darkness; and the darkness has never overcome it." Janet Ober, Upland, California
I am deeply sadened by the news today.May God protect all of those peacemakers in the world for their courage, strength and devotion to this noble cause...and may Peace win over violence and hatred. Willy
Dear friends & family of CPT, Your are responding to the call of our Creator in a way most fearly fell they cannot. St Paul said in Gal. "I have been crucified with Christ, I live no longer I, Christ lives in me. Christ, the Prince of Peace, lives within us all & yet we denied the voice of His Spirit. My prayers, my prayerful thoughts throughout the day carry you in my heart. I thank you for your ways which proclaim an awareness for the oneness of humanity. We are blessed to know of your work, your message. In our own small way, we can join in your work in our own homes and neighborhoods. May we move by the Spirit to do so. Together in Christ Anne
My sympathy for those who mourn and for those who continue to hope and worry. Blessed are the peacemakers=== Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for justice===
To the members of CPT and the families of Harmeet, Jim, Norman, and Tom,
I read with great sadness today about the death of Tom. I must admit that I had not known about CPT until the abudctions were mentioned in the news. I am amazed and deeply moved by the love that motivates this group and the great sacrifice, born of love, that Tom, Harmeet, Jim and Norman and their families have made. I will keep you in my prayers.
To the family of Tom Fox, The Presbytery of the Cascades (PCUSA) gathered in prayer for you yesterday in the midst of this time of grief. We hold you in prayer, we give thanks for Tom and his witness, and continue in prayer for James, Harmeet and Norman. God be with you, Rev. Tammy Stampfli Reedsport, OR
We heard the sad and upsetting news about Tom's death and our hearts go out towards you. May the God of all comfort show Himself strong on your behalf. We remember our friends in Iraq in our prayers. May God's Spirit carry them in these difficult times.
As as young woman, just about finished university, who is trying to find the best way to use my gifts to work for peace and justice in God's beautiful world, I am inspired and encouraged by the work of Harmeet, Jim, Norman and Tom. They show us what it means to follow God's call.
"We are here to root out all aspects of dehumanization that exists within us.”
TOM They grow closer together each passing day You know the vine I mean The knitting of nature, green Canopy aloft with life Even when its not They tussle together like schoolchildren Holding tight the other's hand Moving `cross the ground, trees Weaving a needlepoint of intricacy Tapping into new little worlds Breathing time into tiny planets The labor is far from over Heavens hold lips in wait
Every day brings us a chance to make choices. Options to work towards leaving this world a better place or to stand by passively. Tom Fox chose to stand by his convictions and his dedication to peace will never be forgotten by the people of Iraq or Muslims worldwide.
We extend our deepest condolences to Mr. Fox’s family and Christian Peacemaker Teams on behalf of the Chicagoland Muslim community. It breaks our hearts to hear of Mr. Fox’s murder and our prayers and love go out to you. We pray that his soul rests in peace and that God grant strength to you his family and colleagues at CPT. We pray that his demise will not be in vain. We pray that his death will give each of us reason to pause and reconsider the use of violence as a solution. We pray that it will call to light the many atrocities against which Tom stood and against which he protested. We pray it will bring a quicker end to this war in Iraq, to the wanton bloodshed there and to killing of innocents everywhere.
We cannot express enough gratitude and respect for the work that CPT has undertaken. The manner in which the organization has approached Mr. Fox’s death is admirable and courageous. Despite such a loss, to reaffirm your resolve to work for peace and justice, and to have called for forgiveness for those who’ve considered you enemies, is humbling as much as it is praiseworthy.
Mr. Fox’s death is murder and it is such a shame that it is being done in the name of Islam. His death is Un-Islamic and a gruesome stain on our religion. We will continue to demand, and pray for, the safe and speedy release of Harmeet Sooden, Jim Loney and Norman Kember.
In Peace and Solidarity,
CIOGC Chairman, Mr. Abdul Malik Mujahid.
About CIOGC
The Council is a federation of 50 Mosques, Islamic Schools and a cross-section of over 400,000 Muslim Americans in the Greater Chicago area.
Dear Friends, I am a Quaker and attended a beautiful memorial service for Tom in my community last week. My prayers continue for all of you who are close to these hostages, and for the CPT workers who are giving their lives in one way or another to reveal the power of God's love in this world. Blessings on you all. Courage. Keep the faith. Peg Martin, Kansas
My thoughts and prayers go out to the families involved in this situation. I lost a brother to the Gulf War in 1991. I do take issue with how the CPT reported the story as the captees being released. They were rescued by our brave armed forces. If are going to report the story, please get the facts straight. God Bless, Jopa in Houston.
Many thanks to those who sacrificed to free these who also were willing to sacrifice for others. We thank God for answering our prayers in such a powerful way.
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Dear Friends..
I am a Palestinian friend of the CPT in Hebron. I worked with Tom and others side by side to help those who needed help. I am sure that those who kidnapped them have absolutely no idea about the CPT before they do what they did and I am sure that after this huge campaign to release them, especially from highly respected Muslim leaders, that our friends will be released.
I am sure that God will stand with them in this crisis and help them the same way they helped in Palestine and Iraq.
Osaid Rasheed.Osaidr1@yahoo.com
Dear Friends,
I am a first year bible school student in British columbia canada. And have been following this very closely, I am praying for the release of these men,and peace for each family members,as you walk each day unsure of the outcome.
I am sure that God will use all of this for his glory and fame!
You are in my prayers and the prayers of many at my school.May you feel God so close to you in this time.
May we all pursue peace! And show the love of God everywhere we place out feet.
In christ,
Joanna
you are not forgotten. We keep on praying for you everyday and will do so untill your release.
We especially pray for your families that they will be comforted.
Thank you for being light, thank you for being witnesses of what the true christian message is
I have been praying for all of you and only found out today that Norman Kember was my primary school teachers husband. They are a kind and generous couple and I only pray that they are reunited soon along with the others. All my love, Amy Dodds, Middlesex
We are not forgetting about the CPTers, even though it seems the media has. We will keep praying.
To the families and friends of Harmeet, Jim, Norman and Tom,
We continue to pray for your loved ones and for all the people missing or detained because of war and other conflicts. We pray as individuals, at CPT vigils, at home with our families, with our colleagues at work. We will continue to honour your loved ones and their work, and we will keep our candles burning for them and for you.
Jill Pritchard-Scott
Burlington, ON
I pray often for Jim, Harmeet, Norman, Tom, their friends and families, those with them and for the peace of Christ to continue to comfort them. I pray that the light they feel from Christ and in one another will comfort them at this time. I pray for the world to walk the courageous path of peace they teach us. I pray for families in Iraq missing loved ones to be reunited and for all of us to walk a life of peace. I pray that the divine in all of us helps us trust peace and that we build international relations of trust, respectfulness and fairness. I pray that Harmeet, Norman, Tom and Jim continue to find peace and comfort in the peace emerging through their courage and faith into international and interpersonal relations. I think of the U2 song MLK as I wish them rest, healing and the Spirit of Christ as they persevere through this situation.
May they find in rest the strength to continue to give their light.
"Sleep
Sleep tonight
And may your dreams
Be realized"
Cynthia Sharp
Student Christian Movement alumni
You are not forgotten. We are still praying for you and your families.
I have posted a note on my office door so that Faculty and students would remember to pray for you.
May God give you strength and forebearance during this long wait.
Peace be unto you
the Bergen family and others in Kansas are praying for you through these days of ups and downs. 'Our souls long for morning', the dawn of being able to see clearly what we know the darkness has not extinguished - we know love and life are there, but how we long to actually see! We sing "Bless the Lord, my soul, who leads you into light". We celebrate the heritage of Dr Martin King, and we are grateful for the work of your loved ones. Every day has some reminder of this work. You did not choose this road, but we pray that its scouring bareness can hold surprises of comfort.
I am a Friend from eastern OH, and have met some cpt'ers at various places. I don't know these 4 personally. I have been following this story, praying for their health, safety and release. I hope and pray that this is an opportunity for them to be a witness to their captors. I hope that they are singing.
Gwen
I wanted to share with you a statement that we at Bethel College in Kansas wrote and sent out to media in December. We also translated it into Arabic. Our thoughts and prayers are with you still.
peace
heidi
Students for Social Change,
Bethel College
STATEMENT FROM STUDENTS FOR SOCIAL CHANGE,
BETHEL COLLEGE, KANSAS, USA
4 December 2005
We are deeply saddened by news of the four Christian Peacemaker Teams members being held in Iraq. Christian Peacemaker Teams has opposed the war on Iraq since the beginning, and continues to be in opposition to the US-led war. We are very worried by recent news of threats made against them, and want to stress that they went to Iraq as peacemakers.
We ask that these men of peace be released unharmed.
May the Lord keep you in the palm of His hand. I pray for you. I pray for your captors and I pray for the people of Iraq. I know the Lord will do great things, and I look forward to seeing your return.
Blessings
Spencer Carter
Dear Friends.
Feburary is the month we celebrate valentines day. We will be having our pray and Play service for mums and little ones on the 7th Feb and we will be focusing on how Jesus loves us and how he laid down his life. We will be praying for your loved ones especially during this service and will be lighting our candle and dedicating it to those being detained.
Yesterday brought a glimpse of hope for parents, friends and family of the gentlemen held captive. Most Canadians like myself don't understand fully why people would revert to hostage taking as a mean to make their voice heard. Nous devrions faire l'effort de mieux comprendre le désespoir du peuple irakien, c'est d'ailleurs ironiquement ce que les quatre otages tentaient de nous faire comprendre. Meanwhile, all we can offer is our prayers for them, their family and their firends and our commitment to better understand the cause of the citizens of Irak. J'ajoute humblement mes prières à celles des qutres.
To the families, loved ones, friends and colleagues of Jim, Harmeet, Tom, and Norman,
We are sorry for your suffering. We give thanks for the latest news on Jan. 28, and for your tireless efforts to communicate with us, the media and the public about your loved ones. We will continue to pray for you and for Norman, Tom, Harmeet, and Jim, and to educate others about their work and the plight of all the people they seek to help.
Wishing you love and hope,
Jill Pritchard-Scott and Family
Burlington, ON, Canada
I am the Catholic Chaplain of University of Greenwich. Every time we pray together we remember you all.
I constantly wait for news and sincerely pray for all of you who wait for those you love to be released.
I hope we will join a vigil soon so that our heads too may be counted to those who want them released.
My wholehearted support for those who work for peace
May they know God's presence, and through the love of God may he sustain and keep them well in mind and body.
"And now unto him who is able to do more than we ever expected or imagined" Ephesians
You are not forgotten, neither you and your family: a candle is burning in our language and literature suite to remind everybody who walks in to pray for you.
As we pray for you we also pray that in Iraq His kingdom come and His will be done so there can be peace,justice and reconciliation in a land where so many people are suffering.
Your pain in waiting isn't forgotten... we are still praying for you as you go through each day wondering how your beloved ones are doing, thinking, feeling. I pray that they will hear your prayer and that you will heart theirs, that you will have that kind of supernatural connection. And I pray for the strong, mysterious, and graceful power of God will surround them and work through them. May you not forget that he is a consuming fire, a mighty rushing wind, and passionately angry at injustice; and compassionate as a mother to the child she loves body and soul. May your hope and courage be increased and may your prayers be ignited.
I am praying for the safe return of Harmeet, Jim, Norman and Tom. As a Muslim and Palestinian-Canadian, I am grateful for all their work and that of their CPT colleagues in Palestine and around the world. May peace be with you and your loved ones. May God comfort you all and bring a speedy reunion,
To the loved ones, families, friends, and colleagues of Jim,
A friend who works, like me, in a government department, told me yesterday that she knew of Jim's courage and commitment to First Nations through her own work. She said that CPT's work at Grassy Narrows fighting racism in the Kenora area had really caught the attention of the provincial government at the time. My friend admired Jim's and the other CPTers' "getting in the way" to bring attention to long-standing injustices about which other people had not seemed to care until then. I remember Jim's courage when I stand up for First Nations' rights in my own work. Thank you Jim and CPT for your love and caring.
Jill Pritchard-Scott
Burlington, ON
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To the family and friends of Tom,
May God hold you and give you peace beyond our understanding.
My family covers you with prayer daily.
Twyla,
Vancouver B.C.
To Tom's family, I cry with you. I pray that you will be wrapped in peace and grace beyond understanding, that all the noise, all the many conflicting words and voices will fade in the presence of a still, small voice stronger than your grief, sharing in it and soothing it. Remember how Jesus wept because of his friends' grief, even when joy was so close at hand. You are his friends, you are not forsaken or passed over. I know that no words can truly bring comfort-- but know that I cry with you.
"Those who honor me I will honor..." (1 Samuel 2:30)
Tom's gift of his life will not be
in vain. May you see him honored by his Creator in the days to come...
We pray for you and pray that Tom's gentle light filling the earth brings comfort.
Peace to all CPTers, to Tom's family, to Harmeet, Jim, and Norman and their families.
Dear Friends,
I am grieving this morning for the loss of Tom's bold presence amid the violent places of this earth as for the very personal loss suffered by the Fox family. And I am praying and hoping with "great hope" for the safe release of Jim, Harmeet and Norman. Although I have never met any of these four souls, how quickly they have grown to feel like personal friends! May there be comfort for all who grieve this morning in the poetry of John's gospel: "The light shines in the darkness; and the darkness has never overcome it."
Janet Ober, Upland, California
Dear Friends and Family of CPT,
I am deeply sadened by the news today.May God protect all of those peacemakers in the world for their courage, strength and devotion to this noble cause...and may Peace win over violence and hatred.
Willy
Dear friends & family of CPT, Your are responding to the call of our Creator in a way most fearly fell they cannot. St Paul said in Gal. "I have been crucified with Christ, I live no longer I, Christ lives in me. Christ, the Prince of Peace, lives within us all & yet we denied the voice of His Spirit. My prayers, my prayerful thoughts throughout the day carry you in my heart. I thank you for your ways which proclaim an awareness for the oneness of humanity. We are blessed to know of your work, your message. In our own small way, we can join in your work in our own homes and neighborhoods. May we move by the Spirit to do so. Together in Christ Anne
My sympathy for those who mourn and for those who continue to hope and worry.
Blessed are the peacemakers===
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for justice===
To the members of CPT and the families of Harmeet, Jim, Norman, and Tom,
I read with great sadness today about the death of Tom. I must admit that I had not known about CPT until the abudctions were mentioned in the news. I am amazed and deeply moved by the love that motivates this group and the great sacrifice, born of love, that Tom, Harmeet, Jim and Norman and their families have made. I will keep you in my prayers.
To Tom's family and community,
I am sorry for your loss. He will be missed by the world, a world that needs peacemakers.
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God."
My husband and I will continue to pray for you. You are not alone.
To the family of Tom Fox,
The Presbytery of the Cascades (PCUSA) gathered in prayer for you yesterday in the midst of this time of grief. We hold you in prayer, we give thanks for Tom and his witness, and continue in prayer for James, Harmeet and Norman.
God be with you,
Rev. Tammy Stampfli
Reedsport, OR
Dear family and friends,
We heard the sad and upsetting news about Tom's death and our hearts go out towards you. May the God of all comfort show Himself strong on your behalf.
We remember our friends in Iraq in our prayers. May God's Spirit carry them in these difficult times.
Sjaan
The Netherlands
As as young woman, just about finished university, who is trying to find the best way to use my gifts to work for peace and justice in God's beautiful world, I am inspired and encouraged by the work of Harmeet, Jim, Norman and Tom. They show us what it means to follow God's call.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Peace,
Laura
Toronto, Canada
"We are here to root out all aspects of
dehumanization that exists within us.”
TOM
They grow closer together each passing day
You know the vine I mean
The knitting of nature, green
Canopy aloft with life
Even when its not
They tussle together like schoolchildren
Holding tight the other's hand
Moving `cross the ground, trees
Weaving a needlepoint of intricacy
Tapping into new little worlds
Breathing time into tiny planets
The labor is far from over
Heavens hold lips in wait
mrp
Every day brings us a chance to make choices. Options to work towards leaving this world a better place or to stand by passively. Tom Fox chose to stand by his convictions and his dedication to peace will never be forgotten by the people of Iraq or Muslims worldwide.
We extend our deepest condolences to Mr. Fox’s family and Christian Peacemaker Teams on behalf of the Chicagoland Muslim community. It breaks our hearts to hear of Mr. Fox’s murder and our prayers and love go out to you. We pray that his soul rests in peace and that God grant strength to you his family and colleagues at CPT. We pray that his demise will not be in vain. We pray that his death will give each of us reason to pause and reconsider the use of violence as a solution. We pray that it will call to light the many atrocities against which Tom stood and against which he protested. We pray it will bring a quicker end to this war in Iraq, to the wanton bloodshed there and to killing of innocents everywhere.
We cannot express enough gratitude and respect for the work that CPT has undertaken. The manner in which the organization has approached Mr. Fox’s death is admirable and courageous. Despite such a loss, to reaffirm your resolve to work for peace and justice, and to have called for forgiveness for those who’ve considered you enemies, is humbling as much as it is praiseworthy.
Mr. Fox’s death is murder and it is such a shame that it is being done in the name of Islam. His death is Un-Islamic and a gruesome stain on our religion. We will continue to demand, and pray for, the safe and speedy release of Harmeet Sooden, Jim Loney and Norman Kember.
In Peace and Solidarity,
CIOGC Chairman, Mr. Abdul Malik Mujahid.
About CIOGC
The Council is a federation of 50 Mosques, Islamic Schools and a cross-section of over 400,000 Muslim Americans in the Greater Chicago area.
I am praying for them. believe God will give the best to everyone. They witness peace and understanding of people.
Dear Friends,
I am a Quaker and attended a beautiful memorial service for Tom in my community last week. My prayers continue for all of you who are close to these hostages, and for the CPT workers who are giving their lives in one way or another to reveal the power of God's love in this world.
Blessings on you all. Courage. Keep the faith.
Peg Martin, Kansas
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My thoughts and prayers go out to the families involved in this situation. I lost a brother to the Gulf War in 1991. I do take issue with how the CPT reported the story as the captees being released. They were rescued by our brave armed forces. If are going to report the story, please get the facts straight.
God Bless,
Jopa in Houston.
Many thanks to those who sacrificed to free these who also were willing to sacrifice for others. We thank God for answering our prayers in such a powerful way.
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