Faith groups in Birmingham came together for ‘Not In Our Name’ rally in the city on Sunday to reject extremism and violence. Members of Moseley Inter Faith Forum - made up of Muslims, Jews, Christians, Sikhs and Hindus – met at the Victoria Square on Sunday, January 25, between 12.30-1.30pm. The rally was addressed by Birmingham Lord Mayor Coun Shafique Shah and other speakers.
A spokesman for Moseley Inter Faith Forum told a local newspaper: “We utterly reject the violent and extremist actions committed in the name of religion by desperate murderers in Paris and worldwide.
“They do not speak or act for us. We believe true religion is to seek to practise justice, love, mercy and peace among all people both locally and internationally.
“We equally reject anti-Semitism, Islamophobia and racism and any associated violence. These have no rightful place in our city.”
He added that the group was confident that all communities in Birmingham of whatever faith or belief could continue to work for a peaceful future.
“We wish to show mutual respect in our relationships and appreciation of both our similarities and our differences.
“We are proud that Birmingham belongs to all of us and we are proud to belong to Birmingham - our great cosmopolitan and inclusive city.”
