To: Our friends and neighbors in the Coastal Bend

From: Some of the Spiritual Leaders in the Faith Community

As a group of spiritual leaders from throughout our community, we are

united in the golden rule. We believe and support that we should treat
others as we wish to be treated.

Islam

Not one of you truly believes until you wish for others what you wish for
yourself. The Prophet Muhammad, Hadith

Unitarianism

We affirm and promote respect for the interdependent web of all existence
of which we are a part. - Unitarian principle

Judaism

Love thy neighbor as thyself. – Leviticus 19: 18

Christianity

In everything, do to others what you would have them do to you.

Jesus in Matthew 7:12

Buddhism

Whatever is disagreeable to yourself, do not do unto others.

The Buddha, Udana-Varga 5.18

In keeping with this Golden Rule of love, we appeal to everyone to follow the
evidence-based CDC guidelines, including wearing masks and receiving
recommended vaccines for the welfare, physical health, and emotional well-
being of our family, friends, neighbors, colleagues, and community
throughout the duration of the present COVID pandemic.
We just as fervently appeal to all, to hold one another in our prayers,
particularly those who are most vulnerable to the impact of this disease.
May we be blessed with peace, grace, and healing, for the sake of the life,
ministry, and relationships which we have been given, in this world and in the
world to come.
In the Name of all that is Holy. Amen.
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Rev Tracey L. Anderson-Tellado Rev Dr Karen Boehk
Disciples of Christ United Methodist

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Dr Samer Jifi-Bahlool Rev Allen Mosiman
Islamic Society of Southern Texas Parkway Presbyterian

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Rev Rusty Wright Rev Jason Surdy
First Christian Church United Methodist

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Rev Pamela Dykehouse Rev Christina Hockman
First United Methodist Unitarian Universalist

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Rev Dana Worsham Rev Cliff Krcha
United Church of Christ United Methodist

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Rev Bruce Wilson Rabbi Ilan Emanuel
Episcopal Church Congregation Beth Israel

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Rev Adam Carrington Rev Jonathan Wickham
Brooks AME Worship Center All Saints Episcopal