Many faiths join to mark 9/11 at Youngstown event

By SEAN BARRON

news@vindy.com

YOUNGSTOWN

In the days, weeks and months following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, many people put aside differences in their religious views, political affiliations and traditions to unite in grief and resolve to come up with ways to make positive changes in the world.

Nevertheless, pure faith is just one path to healing, reconciliation and making a difference, said Atty. Bonnie Burdman, director of the Jewish Community Relations Council.

Burdman was among those who spoke during Sunday’s Prayer for Reconciliation service at Butler North Church, Wick Avenue on the city’s North Side.

Nearly 100 people of many faiths gathered for the one-hour service, sponsored by the Mahoning Valley Association of Churches.

Even though the events of 9/11 have often been described as an attack on America, it’s vital people remember that the more than 2,900 people murdered were from all over the world, Burdman said after citing Sri Lanka, Brazil, France and numerous other countries and the number of citizens lost from each.

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