Council Supports Religious Freedom

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At its Sept. 20, 2010 meeting, the Ann Arbor city council unanimously passed a resolution affirming the community’s commitment to religious tolerance and calling on the community to participate in Religious Freedom Day activities. The event takes place on Jan. 16, 2011, and is designated as a time to learn about and develop respect for different religious perspectives. The resolution cites anti-Muslim rhetoric in the public discourse and violence resulting from it as prompting the renewal of the council’s affirmation of religious tolerance.

This brief was filed from city council chambers. A more detailed account of the meeting will follow: [link]