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Freedom of Religion: A Fundamental American Right

Suzanne Ito,
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September 13, 2010

Today, we released a featuring a diverse cast of religious leaders from New York City. Imam Abdul Baqi of the Islamic Leadership Council of New York; Rev. Dr. Donna Schaper of Judson Memorial Church; Father Michael Perry of Our Lady of Refuge; and Rabbi Andy Bachman of Congregation Beth Elohim joined Faiza Ali of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) to deliver a message of support for the rights of all Americans of all faiths to worship where they choose.

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On Friday, September 10, on the block next to the proposed Islamic Cultural Center. The vigil was hosted by , a coalition of more than 100 religious and civil rights organizations including the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û and New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU). Among the speakers that evening were , the first Muslim member of Congress, and Donna Lieberman, NYCLU's Executive Director. You can .

And if you haven't already, for taking a principled stance in support of religious freedom.

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