An American organization called
faithfulamerica.org is going to air a
TV ad on Arab televisions condemning the abuse of Iraqi prisoners. In this ad 4 American religious leaders speak. They are Donald Shriver (Protestant), Imam Feisal Abdur Rauf (Muslim), Sister Betty Obal (Roman Catholic) and Rabbi Arthur Waskow (Jewish). They apologize from Iraqis for the crimes committed in their names. I know almost nothing about this organization but they made a beautiful decision. Running this ad shows to Arab world what real American values are, and reduces anti-American views in the Arab world. I hope they can air this ad. Here is the transcript of this advertisement (taken from
faithfulamerica.org):
A Salaam A'alaykum ["Peace be with you" in Arabic]. As Americans of faith, we express our deep sorrow at abuses committed in Iraqi prisons. We stand in solidarity with all those in Iraq and everywhere who demand justice and human dignity. We condemn the sinful and systemic abuses committed in our name, and pledge to work to right these wrongs.
At the end of the ad the following sentence appears on screen:
This message was endorsed and paid for by thousands of Americans. www.faithfulamerica.org
2 comments:
Well meaning but Foolish and dangerous!
Why is it foolish and dangerous?!
Do you know how much Arabs hate Americans just because of wrong policies in Iraq? Someone should change their mind about Americans and take back American dignity. If this is not Bush it should be Americans themselves.
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