by sivicouncil | Nov 10, 2016 | News, statements
The purpose of Silicon Valley Interreligious Council (SiVIC) is to build interreligious harmony and understanding so as to promote a just and compassionate society in Silicon Valley. In light of that purpose, we have been concerned over the past months with campaign...
by sivicouncil | Jun 15, 2016 | statements
Pacifica Institute and the Hizmet Movement June 15, 2016 We have been fortunate in the San Francisco Bay Area to work cooperatively with the Pacifica Institute, a local organization that is inspired by the Hizmet movement and the teachings of Fethulla Gulen. Hizmet,...
by sivicouncil | Jun 15, 2016 | statements
Statement from Bishop Patrick J. McGrath, Diocese of San Jose June 14, 2016 The tragic events of Orlando are a horrific reminder of the power of hatred and violence. Unaware as we still are of the motives behind the murderous rampage, the targeting of members of the...
by sivicouncil | Jun 13, 2016 | News, statements
Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, friends, family and community in Orlando after the shootings at the Pulse nightclub. LGBTQ folks continue to be the object of lethal hatred, prejudice and the twisted interpretation of religious tradition. The Silicon...
by sivicouncil | Jan 31, 2016 | statements
This statement appeared today in The San Jose Mercury News. A similar version appeared earlier in the San Francisco Chronicle. We support our Muslim brothers and sisters and their efforts to be heard. There has been a rash of terror attacks most recently in Paris and...
by sivicouncil | Dec 14, 2015 | statements
A couple of months ago in the face of statements that had already been made by many in the political arena that sought to stir up and focus hostility toward our Muslim brothers and sisters, the Silicon Valley Interreligious Council (SiVIC) joined with several other...
