The Los Angeles City Council adopted a resolution to mark its first Day of Religious Pluralism. At the time, Los Angeles was concerned about the rising tide of hate and violence done in the name of religion. Los Angeles leaders gathered together to rebuke these negative trends, and instead affirm the commitment to pluralism, grounded in shared values and mutual respect that enables Los Angeles to flourish as one of the most religiously diverse cities in the world.
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RESOLUTION:
Standing Together for Religious Pluralism (Resolution adopted by the Los Angeles City Council, April 21, 2015)
The Human Relations Commission joins together with civic, community and faith leaders to affirm our shared, cherished values—liberty, equality, unity in diversity and the sanctity of life. We are alarmed by the rise of extremism and violence that target the core of pluralistic ideals and civil society, and touch so many in our own communities.
We condemn with full resolve:
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RESOLUTION:
Standing Together for Religious Pluralism (Resolution adopted by the Los Angeles City Council, April 21, 2015)
The Human Relations Commission joins together with civic, community and faith leaders to affirm our shared, cherished values—liberty, equality, unity in diversity and the sanctity of life. We are alarmed by the rise of extremism and violence that target the core of pluralistic ideals and civil society, and touch so many in our own communities.
We condemn with full resolve:
- Mass murder, torture, and expulsion of religious and ethnic groups throughout regions in strife with war and sectarianism;
- Serious violations of human dignity and oppressive conditions violating the sanctity of life across the globe;
- All forms of bigotry, violence and persecution, along with other divisive ideologies of hate that perpetuate violence and fear of the Other.
- Stand with those who are persecuted and against those who spout evil ideology, bigotry or hatred, whether the victim or culprit be Jew, Christian, Muslim, Sikh, a person of any faith, or no faith affiliation.
- Stand with locally impacted communities that are struggling with crises that detrimentally impact their coreligionists and families.
- Work for anyone harmed and against anyone who harms, regardless of their background is the essence of justice, as justice is what binds us together.
- Celebrate our unity and shared compassion for our fellow human beings by honoring and respecting diverse beliefs and practices.