NYC COUNCIL MEMBER FERNANDO CABRERA URGES MAYOR BLOOMBERG TO INCLUDE PRAYER IN THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY 9/11 CEREMONY

Religion and prayer has been in the news more often lately ,on a national level, due to the approaching Republican primaries and the association of the Republican party with religious issues. Here is a Bronx Democrat elected to the NYC Council making a statement of his own on a local level somewhat proving there is no straight line regarding beliefs in outward expression of religion and political affiliations. NYC Councilman Cabrera is urging Mayor Bloomberg to include prayer at this years 9/11 memorial. From the statement made by Councilman Cabrera, I think everyone can safely assume prayer is not included in the ceremony commemorating the 10th anniversary.


NYC COUNCIL MEMBER FERNANDO CABRERA URGES MAYOR BLOOMBERG TO INCLUDE PRAYER IN THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY 9/11 CEREMONY
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“I am urging the Mayor to reconsider the decision to exclude prayer from the 10th Anniversary 9/11 ceremony,” said Councilman Cabrera. “During 9/11, the faith community served as pillars for many New Yorker’s coping with the tragedy. As a pastor during the tumultuous aftermath, I know firsthand that it was a time where people were searching for meaning and things bigger than themselves,” he continued. “People’s Faith helped fill this void and continue to serve as spiritual and emotional support.”

Councilman Cabrera has spoken nationally on FOX, CNN, the Associated Press, and various nationally syndicated radio stations in support of prayer inclusion during the 9/11 Ceremony. He has launched a petition to give voice to those who also support prayer for the 10th anniversary ceremony at CouncilmanCabrera.com and his Facebook Page (http://www.facebook.com/#!/councilmembercabrera)

“I sincerely hope that the Mayor will allow prayer in this year’s ceremony as we remember and honor the victims of a tragedy that is still being felt today.”