Love to our Christian Siblings

Our warmest and deepest love to all those who have died, those who were related and those who still suffer as a result of the cowardly and hateful acts of desperate harm to Christians in Sri Lanka, today the Christian holy-day of Easter. Condolences to all our Christian siblings where ever they may be in the world.

These are words that we have uttered for our Muslim and Jewish siblings all too recently for similar such heinous acts.  Christians are and have been persecuted simply because they honor and love their God.  Sadly, this persecution is not uncommon for those who believe/have faith in/practice/follow/live in accordance with any religion or spiritual path.  Horrendously this time, in Sri Lanka today, recently in New Zealand, and in Pittsburgh not so long ago, people have been killed and injured in mind and body for such beliefs. 

We have expressed condolences with minority religions.  As members of Interfaith, which to means sharing in the love of humanity, the delight of sharing spiritual practice, and respecting difference, we must also reciprocate and express that same kindness, love, compassion and desire for peace with the majority religion, i.e. in this country - Christianity.  We cannot suppose that Christians, being the majority religion here, do not suffer the same insult.  At this time of hurt to one, and therefore hurt to all, that 'all' includes everyone of all religious persuasions.  

As an Elected Member of the Interfaith Council of what is now called Contra Costa County, and representative of the Pagan Community I would like to add my condolences to those who have and are suffering as a result of the evil made manifest in the world.  We, Pagans stand in solidarity with Christians.  

Although the Christians in Sri Lanka have been harmed in mind and body, may the spirit of those who have been directly affected, all Christians, all peoples of faith and all those who live with goodness and love in their hearts, remain resolute.  May our spirit never falter, always know that we, who are on the side of love, are the majority.  We are the majority.  Those who cause harm are not.  

Let us all stand together for love, compassion and peace.  May we make manifest in the world one simple, yet powerful word that encompasses all goodness, May we make manifest Love. 


What is remembered lives, 
What is remembered lives,
What is remembered lives,
and lives on in our hearts.