CarlinAnnArbor
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After thousands of assaults on and murders of white Christians, and Christians of all races, my area in SE Michigan is treated to this double standard
And....In the parking lot of the Islamic Center of Detroit Friday, a watchful police officer sat in a squad car, keeping an eye out for any signs of potential trouble. Worshippers thanked the officer — offering him food, drinks, a handshake. Inside, Dearborn Police Chief Ronald Haddad greeted congregants with handshakes and hugs. Dearborn is a Detroit suburb with a large Arab and Muslim population.
Haddad said he doesn’t know if houses of worship are more of a target today than in previous times, but the scale and scope of the attacks in New Zealand clearly attracted his attention.
“Given what happened in New Zealand last night, we want to make sure that our community feels safe and secure,” he said.
In Chicago, the Muslim Community Center and the Downtown Islamic Center increased security during Friday prayers. Several armed police officers stood guard outside and inside throughout the afternoon service.
Event hosted by Haleemah Aqel, Mohammad Shaikh, Arwa Gayar and Silan Fadlallah on Facebook here
In the wake of the mosque shootings in New Zealand, the Islamophobia Working Group is holding a solidarity vigil on the Diag in Ann Arbor this Saturday at 4 pm.
All are welcome. Please spread the word so that UM may come together as a community in a time of crisis.
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