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A Call for Unity

But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who
hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mis-
treat you. If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the oth-
er also. If someone takes your cloak, do not stop him from taking
your tunic. (Luke, 6: 27-29)

The Torah

If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give
him water to drink. In doing this... and the Lord will reward you.
(Proverbs, 25: 21-22)
" 'Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge … but love your neighbor
as yourself. I am the Lord... (Leviticus, 19: 18)
Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of
the Lord a man avoids evil. (Proverbs, 16: 6)

Immorality

But do not obey any vile swearer of oaths, any backbiter,
slander-monger, impeder of good, evil aggressor, gross,
coarse, and, furthermore, despicable [person] simply be-
cause he possesses wealth and sons. When Our Signs are
recited to him, he says: "Just myths of previous peoples!"
(Surat Al-Qalam: 10-15)
An evil generation succeeded them, [one] who neglected
the prayer and followed their appetites. They will plunge
into the Valley of Evil. (Surah Maryam: 59)

The Gospel

They have become filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed,

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