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National,
religious and ethnic borders are of no relevance to the COVID-19
virus. As we watch its effect on the entire world, we are reminded of
the interconnectedness of the entire human family. In the next few
weeks, Christians, Jews and Muslims will participate in central aspects
of their ritual calendars; normally a time for festive gatherings, all
are struggling to find a way to celebrate given the precautions we must
take to protect ourselves, our loved ones and our
communities. Christians, Jewish, and Muslim communities are responding
to all the challenges of this unprecedented time: fighting hate and
bigotry that has emerged because of the pandemic, providing frontline
services to those in need, maintaining community, and seeking creative
alternatives for observing and celebrating in a world of social
distancing and quarantine.
