Documentary on the Words and Spirit of the Alexandria Declaration
As enlightened and peace loving
peoples of all faiths, we have a responsibility to work against
those forces that would commit violence while invoking the name of
God. Through the efforts of our foundation, and with an initiative,
such as this documentary, we hope to give a voice to the quiet
majority of peace loving religious faithful worldwide. As we see
daily headlines of acts of terrorism and ongoing investigations into
terrorist threats, we have made a significant observation. The
efforts of well meaning governments need to be directed towards
the effects of terrorism rather then cause.
Resources are being expended on
defense, homeland security, and investigative work. Remarkably
little is being invested in addressing the environment from which
the initial acts of violent radicalism grow forth. Governments have
repeatedly failed in the fight against malicious religious zealots,
who use religion as the vehicle to promote acts of violence and
their own political agendas. It is these radicals whose lies are
the roots of these murderous atrocities. Disempowered and frustrated
people with little hope for their future are easily swayed by the
message, that acts of violence are blessed and provide the promise
of paradise for martyrdom. We believe the unified voices of the
world's religions can combat these lies.
We are producing a comprehensive
documentary featuring religious scholars and leaders of all faiths.
The documentary will question how religion, and the holy books deal
with the killing of innocents and the use of suicide, and how we are
our brother's keeper. The program will begin with an examination of
how religion has been used throughout history for the justification
of violent acts. The interviews will be multi-lingual with subtitles
in Arabic, Hebrew and English. Furthermore, we wish to send the
message that the so-called religious leaders, who are promoting acts
of barbarism, are simply trying to "steal the souls of the
misguided". This documentary will be free of charge to any public or
private broadcasting television network worldwide. The film will be
distributed through each of the participating religious groups as
well. This project will be with the
participation of the original signatories of the Alexandria
Declaration for Peace in the Holy Land. The Alexandria Declaration
is our inspiration and blue print for this project. By empowering
the silent majority to action. If one life can be saved, by
preventing murderous acts in the name of religion, then this project will
be a success.
