Bishop Michael W. Fisher, the Bishop of Buffalo, has released a statement regarding the Australian Hanukah massacre and the mass shooting at Brown University. It follows in its entirety.
“Awaiting as we are the coming of the Prince of Peace, we again mourn those who have become victims of gun violence and acts motivated by prejudice and hate, especially toward our sisters and brothers of the Jewish faith. We hold in our hearts those family members and loved ones—here in our country and in Australia—who must now live with the pain of sorrow and loss as we also plead with the Lord to make His presence known and provide comfort and healing. ‘
“Let us recommit to the ceaseless work of bringing about acceptance and understanding, even as together we address the underlying causes within our communities and society more broadly that fuel violence and enable the perpetrators of terror and fear.
“May peace reign in our hearts and may attitudes born of empathy and love for all members of the human family overcome every inclination to harm one another in word or in deed.”
