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"May the Great-Spirit, look down upon his pitiful red children. Who created this spiritual Island now called the North American continent. The fire is life... We are creation, and part dream. We
are the physical mirroring o f the Great-Spirit, the Total Universe, upon this earth, our Mothers. A n Indigenous Lakota, a nation strong and prosperous in the deep-most treasures o f life. This realization
over the ages has been deeply engraved in your pitiful red children that the hard inner core, the spirit, the Lakota, have assumed into that vision themselves, the people o f “alliance. “ That beyond
a doubt, we are here to experience. We are movement o f nonviolence, a movement o f a hand within, millions ofseason, that beyond a doubt, our Art and Sacred Pipe are the original expressions
o f diversity in Natural laws, a mirror o f our inherent qualities. We shall overcome, which the Lakota people had established as a very way o f life in the ways o f health, generations and peace. We,
as a nation, have a dream that one day all nations will rise up, live out the true meaning o f its foundation, set o f beliefs and credibility. “We hold these truths, that all men are created equal, that
the Lakota people hold a high esteem fo r this commitment, this pledge and honor. ”
Charles Fast Horse
Lakota Medicine Man
“As people o f faith we pray:
We begin this final year o f the 2(ff century. Lord, grateful fo r the good and courageous man you sent to this world seventy years ago on January 15. You called him to your mountaintop and gave
him a dream. In that dream, little children were not judged by the color o f their skin but by the content o f their character. His quiet non-violent but determined efforts to fulfill that dream live on in
us today. In his memory, dear God, we commit ourselves to become truly non-violent and peaceable people. Make us always respectful o f others, open and honest, attentive to the feelings and needs
ofthose around us, holding no grudges, challenging violence in all its forms, and willing to stand with those who are treated unfairly. This was his dream, Lord. Now this is our prayer. In your gracious
providence, please bring it to fulfillment. On that great day, all people will see the glory’ o f your coming. Amen. ”
Rev. John G. Vlazny
Archbishop of Portland
“Glory be to Thee, O God, fo r Thy manifestation o f love to mankind! O Thou Who art our Life and Light, guide Thy servants in Thy way, and make us rich in Thee and free from all save Thee.
O God, teach us Thy Oneness and give us a realization o f Thy Unity, that we may see no one save Thee. Thou art the Merciful and the Giver o f bounty!
O God, create in the hearts o f Thy beloved the fire o f Thy love, that it may consume the thought o f everything save Thee.
Reveal to us, O God. Thine exalted eternity that Thou hast ever been and wilt ever be, and that there is no God save Thee. Verily, in Thee will we fin d comfort and strength.
-Baha'u'llah
Founder of the Bahai Faith
oined hands and singing the hymns ofpeace and pursuing justice now and forevermore.
Rabbi Joseph Wolf
Havurah Shalom, Portland
. o f Allah the Merciful Benefactor the merciful Redeemer. I openly testify there is but one creator Allah and I openly testify that Muhammad is the messenger o f Allah. Prayer and
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We testify it is you who put love and peace in the heart o f open enemies and make them brothers and sisters. It is yours to create yours to command and ours to obey.
In the name o f Allah.
Most Gracious. Most Merciful.
1. By the Token o f time through the Ages.
2. Verily Men are In a state o f loss,
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3. Except those who have Faith, And do righteous deeds, and join together In the mutual teaching o f Truth, and o f Patience and Constancy.
MikalH.Shabazz
Muslim Community Center
Mother. Father. God. Great Mystery, we know.you by many names y e , we experience.you as "The One Presence. ~ We.fee, your inftnitepower.yourinfiniW knowing. and your,nfinite love. Today
ask that you pour your power, wisdom and love into the hearts and minds o f
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lay those in a position o f leadership be empowered by your strength and courage
them out ofyhe human ego and into the Ugh, o f Spirit.
^ c fth o s^o fy ^ who are followers. Holy " " w H c o l f e ‘f u f w f d o m . TelTh us to listen with open hearts. Show us how to take action through the power o f,h e relayed grasp. Help us support
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"hank you God. And so it is. Amen.
Rev. Kate Verigin
Nondenominational Minister
Heart & Soul Ministries
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pray fo r truth and justice in the ghetto o f my being.
pray fo r reconciliation in all the divisions within me.
pray fo r love to pour over me and wash away all fea r and pain.
believe that I am responsible:
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