Sentences with phrase «speak against all violence»

They have families of the murdered with families of the executed and they stand side by side to speak against all violence.
The early Christians did that; they unilaterally spoke against violence in all forms.
Others also spoke against violence and emphasized the need for it to end.

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In speaking out against gun violence, the shooting victims have endured online abuse and have become the subject of conspiracy theories.
Images of violence against «real people or animals» with comments or captions that contain enjoyment of suffering, humiliation and remarks that speak positively of the violence or «indicating the poster is sharing footage for sensational viewing pleasure» are prohibited.
This doesn't give me any more or less authority to speak to violence against women, but it does give me proximity.
Will the public witness of Christians be harmed by the way we speak about the very serious issue of violence against women?
Among the poor, the refugees, the victims of gun violence, and the faithful ministers of the gospel who at great cost are speaking out against the false religions of nationalism and white supremacy...
To claim that the lighting of a national Christmas tree each year makes this country «a Christian nation,» while its powerful systematically oppress the poor, turn away refugees, incite violence against religious and ethnic minorities, molest and harass women and girls and call them liars when they dare to speak up, is, in the words of the prophet Amos, sickening to God.
-LRB-[2] The prophets speak against the rich, but they never incite the poor to take justice into their own hands, to use violence.
As a survivor of rape, Coleman became committed to speaking out against sexual violence in 1996.
Imams and Muslims all across America have spoken out against violence.
I don't because I know that many Muslim imams and organizations spoke out against the violence right after 9/11.
If my friend on the pier yesterday was right to call for moderate Muslims to speak out against Islam - inspired violence surely it is reasonable to expect moderate Christians to speak out against provocations such as «Burn a Koran Day.»
Some Haredi newspaper editorials, rabbis, and public activists have spoken out against the violence, calling it a violation of Torah, but others have not.
So object to war, protest violence in its whole, speak otu against nationalist conflicts, go to town.
Domestic violence experts took issue that he spoke of Janay as an equal contributor to the violence, especially after charges against her were dropped.
It was clear that the women gathered often entered the struggle from different vantage points, they did not always agree with all that was spoken, but what could not be ignored was that there were some common issues that did draw them together — it was not accidental or designed that over one - third of the 4,000 workshops by different women's groups, from all regions of the world, focuses on the issue of violence against women — some of the best being organized by Indian women, What was at the heart of Huairou was the commitment of the women present to draw energy and support from each other — it was a consciousness that they were doing it all «for the common good.»
In a recent discussion on «impunity» against the former corrupt political regime in Argentina, individual after individual present spoke out in shame against their silence in the face of oppression — each one felt that they had succumbed to the fear of repression, maybe of the possibility of «disappearance» — but now they recognized that their silence had sanctioned so much of the violence.
Looking at this side of the ambiguity, we see a church in which many first - world Christians of our day could feel comfortable and undisturbed: a church that lives without question or resistance in a state founded on violence and made prosperous by the exploitation of less fortunate nations; a church that accepts various perquisites from that state as its due; a church where changing jobs for the sake of peace and justice is seldom considered; a church that constantly speaks in the language of war; a church given to eloquent invective in its internal disputes and against outside opponents; a church quite sure that God will punish the wicked.
Shah had spoken out against violence and condemned the stone - pelting of security forces in protests last year as un-Islamic.
«We all need to get behind #RedWednesday - we need to stand together against violence carried out in the name of religion - we need to speak up about regimes which persecute people of faith.»
Premier spoke to Natalie Collins, who started Spark - a group that equips churches to prevent violence against women.
I had to speak out now because I was feeling complicit in the violence against innocents.
I will speak to you against violence and hatred, against blind passion and brute strength.
David is basically saying some very simple things to Christianity in a nutshell — love your neighbor, do not committ vicious acts of violence against your neighbor, speak up when these acts happen, and be accountable for your actions (repentance)... simple really.
Believing victory against apartheid to be inevitable, he also spoke against black violence — even threatening to leave the country should it get out of hand.
My point is not to justify violence against anybody, or Ray Rice, rather, it's to speak out against the knee jerk emotional reaction that automatically condemns one party simply because he's «bigger and stronger» and was born with a different set of reproductive equipment.
My point is not to justify violence against anybody, or justify Ray Rice, rather, it's to speak out against the knee jerk emotional reaction that automatically condemns one party simply because he's «bigger and stronger» and was born with a different set of reproductive equipment.
Speak out against the violence experienced by women and girls worldwide!
Also at noon, Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, New York City Councilwoman Laurie Cumbo and New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer speak at the Denim Day NYC Rally Against Sexual Violence, Foley Square, Manhattan.
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman also spoke out against the violence.
Women who speak out against male violence receive threats and are called names.
In response to students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School speaking out against gun violence after a gunman shot 17 people to death inside their school, state Sen. Brian Kavanagh (D - Brooklyn Waterfront - Lower Manhattan) had a message of support for the teens.
You only speak for yourself and I don't want regulating by you, the PCC or legislation because I believe in free speech tempered only by laws against inciting violence and defamation.
When the story first broke of the domestic violence allegations lodged against Johnson by his ex-girlfriend, Sherr - una Booker, and the governor's involvement in the case, Gillibrand spoke out strongly against the man to whom she owes her seat, saying he should resign if the report that he abused his power turned out to be true.
Ms. Mark - Viverito, no die - hard fan, conceded she didn't know how baseball transactions exactly worked, but said speaking out against domestic violence was a priority for her.
Leading up TV lights and this valley and the violence Nissan this weekend is important to speak out against people like this.
«I am encouraged by the large number of my fellow Westchester residents who turned out and spoke out against the horrific incidents of gun violence that is plaguing our communities, Legislator Williams tells BW.
21 MPs who have been on Caabu delegations to Palestine spoke in a parliamentary debate following an Urgent Question tabled by Shadow Foreign Secretary Emily Thornberry on 15 May 2018 on the issue of violence against protesters in Gaza.
Speaking further, the governorship candidate said there has been a pattern of violence against the party lately.
When she became the UK's second female home secretary, Theresa May spoke at the Women's Aid conference promising «actions not words» on violence against women and wider equality.
Speaking at the 2016 National Children's Day Celebration, Buhari said: «Challenges posed by the total breakdown of societal values and the current unrestricted social media vices, which therefore, calls for an urgent need for all stakeholders to put all hands on deck in making conscious efforts at raising awareness of parents, family and communities at all levels on the critical role of protecting children against all forms of violence, abuse and exploitation including abduction of children, forced and early marriage.
Speaking in Abuja to mark 2016 National Children's Day Celebration, President Buhari said, «Challenges posed by the total breakdown of societal values and the current unrestricted social media vices, which therefore, calls for an urgent need for all stakeholders to put all hands on deck in making conscious efforts at raising awareness of parents, family, communities at all levels, on the critical role of protecting the children against all forms of violence, abuse and exploitation including abduction of children, forced and early marriage.
NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly says leaders in communities of color should speak out against violence.
NOW - NYC will the «Women's Town Hall: Speak Up, Speak Out Against Violence» tonight at 6:30 p.m. at its 150 West 28th Street office, where service providers and survivors will describe their experiences.
Democrats, however, didn't think he went far enough in his condemnation because he didn't speak out against Trump's statement condemning violence on «many sides.»
Speaking with his 13 - year - old son at his side, Hamilton, a founding member of the United Against Gun Violence Task Force, called for common humanity in light of the recent deaths, noting that longer - term changes need to be considered and that positive police - community relations are needed.
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But what began as a senseless tragedy transformed into a glimmer of hope as the students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School began to come forward and speak out against gun violence.
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