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An "emergency meeting" of Jewish, Christian and Muslim leaders met in Washington Tuesday to denounce what they see as anti-Muslim bigotry. The event was put together by the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) in conjunction with organizations who included the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism; the Foundation for Ethnic Understanding founded by Rabbi Marc Schneier; the Jewish Council for Public Affairs; and the National Council of Churches. David Saperstein of the Religious Action Center and Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, the former archbishop of Washington, were also among those participating.
The religious leaders said they came together "to denounce categorically the derision, misinformation and outright bigotry being directed against America's Muslim community."
"We believe the best way to uphold America's democratic values is to ensure that Muslims can exercise the same religious freedom enjoyed by everyone in America," the group statement added.