Letter to the editor: Golden Rule

Notes: "Re: 'The rising tide of anti-Semitism' [Oct. 2014, p. 2]. Anti-Semitism is a vile bigotry, lethal to its victims and destructive to its perpetrators. It is to be condemned. However, anti-Semitism should be distinguished from discussion of politics of the state of Israel. Despite the fierce opposition of many in Israel and the Diaspora, the current government is dealing with Palestinians unjustly and is in contempt of several UN resolutions. People of faith should also reject the rising tide of Islamophobia, which has become as acceptable in our time as anti-Semitism was prior to World War II. The fanatical fundamentalists who identify as Muslim, Christian or Jewish need to be challenged and their ideas debated, whether they originate in Saudi Arabia, Canada or Israel. Rather than succumb to their poisonous pseudo-religious notions, we would do well to advance the Charter for Compassion, to demonstrate in words and actions that the basis of all religions is the Golden Rule". [Text of entire article.]

Subjects: Antisemitism - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada; Israel - Politics and government - 1993-; Palestinian Arabs - Israel; Islamophobia - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada; Golden rule