NYC COUNCIL MEMBER FERNANDO CABRERA TO DELIVER PETITIONS TO MAYOR BLOOMBERG CONCERNING PRAYER AT 9/11 10TH ANNIVERSARY CEREMONY

Since my last post about the controversy surrounding Mayor Bloomberg’s decision not to include prayer at this years September 11th ceremony, NYC Councilman Fernando Cabrera has secured over 60,000 signatures advocating for prayer to be reinstated. He will present the signatures tomorrow at the steps of City Hall.

I have always advocated for the open expression of faith on the Boogiedowner. It's part of who we are and a powerful force in uplifting mankind. We already tried social experiments in "god less" societies. Is the former Soviet Union our new model?

I commend Councilman Cabrera for his steadfastness in attempting to promote prayer on September 11th and other occasions. I am sure we can find text agreeable to all religious groups. Please do give us your opinion on the topic and please do review the press release sent by his office.

Gregory
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WHO: NYC Council Member Fernando Cabrera, Community Leaders, and Clergy Members
WHAT: Councilman Cabrera, along with representatives of the faith community, will call on the Mayor to reconsider his position to not allow prayer at this year’s 9/11 Ceremony

WHEN: Thursday, September 8th 12:00pm
WHERE: City Hall Steps

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“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 first hand that it was a time where people were searching for meaning and things bigger than themselves,” said Councilman Cabrera. “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. Many groups have joined the efforts, adding over 60,000 names to the petitions to be delivered to the Mayor.

“While many of the voices in this effort have divergent views on a wide-range of issues, I believe that we can put our differences aside to call for the uniting force of prayer,” said Councilman Cabrera. “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.”

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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.”

Ramadan Breakfast Sponsored by Ruben Diaz Jr. Thursday August 25th at the Bronx County Courthouse

Ramadan Breakfast Sponsored by Ruben Diaz Jr., set for Thursday August 25th at the Bronx County Courthouse

Many are probably not aware that the Muslim community in the Bronx has grown substantially in the last few years. Just from my observations, I believe most are West Africans that have migrated predominately to the neighborhoods in the South West Bronx; Highbridge, Lower Grand Concourse. Ironically, they have landed in Bronx communities I believe will have the greatest "monetary appreciation" in the next decade. In addition to becoming small business owners, many are active participants in their community civic organizations.

As a testament to their presence, community activism and reverence, the Bronx Borough President will sponsor “Breakfast with Your Neighbor this Ramadan” on Thursday, August 25th, 2011. For anyone interested in attending here are the details;

What: Breakfast with Your Neighbor this Ramadan
Where: The Bronx County Courthouse
851 Grand Concourse, Veteran’s Memorial Hall
When: Thursday August 25th, 2011
5:30 Program – followed by Prayer and Dinner

R.S.V.P by calling (718) 590-3522 or e-mail 1roldan@bronxbp.nyc.gov

Gregory