A news story highlights Bishop Mathes and other faith leaders speaking out against the anti-Muslim film as well as the violence of the response.
Around a dozen leaders of San Diego’s religious community Thursday condemned an anti-Muslim film and resulting violence throughout North Africa and the Middle East, in which three area residents were among those killed.
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Among them were Imam Taha Hassene of the Islamic Center of San Diego, Bishop James Mathes of the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego and Rabbi Laurie Coskey of the Interfaith Committee for Worker Justice.
The statement calls the film “misguided, divisive and damaging to peace.”
“At the same time, we must likewise join spiritual leaders around the planet and condemn the vicious reaction to this film,” the statement says. “We can understand the anger that faithful Muslims feel, but we cannot justify the violent response resulting in loss of life and destruction of property.”
At a news conference, Mathes urged prayer for those involved in the creation of the film, those offended by it, the perpetrators of violence and their victims.
San Diego, California News Station – KFMB Channel 8 – cbs8.com
