President Wippman’s Writings & Remarks

Attacks in Sri Lanka

April 22, 2019

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Dear Members of the Hamilton Community,

I write for the third time since October to ask that you join me in denouncing religious violence and bigotry, this time in Sri Lanka against Christians on Easter Sunday. The coordinated attacks against three Catholic churches and several hotels and other gathering places killed almost 300 people and injured hundreds more on a day that Christians gathered worldwide to renew their faith in a celebration of peace, joy, and salvation.

Please remember those killed and injured in Sri Lanka and their families, and stand in solidarity with members of the Christian community and others most affected by these terrible attacks, just as we stood in solidarity with those affected by the inhumane acts in Pittsburgh in October and Christchurch last month.

Hamilton is stronger because of the many different cultures, beliefs, and backgrounds that come together at our College. Once again I call on all of us to make our campus a continuing example of a community where difference is embraced and celebrated.

David