PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Between the attack ads and the less-than-civil discord surrounding the presidential election, the Religious Leaders Council of Greater Philadelphia is promoting messages of peace and civility from different faith leaders on social media.
Reverend Edward Livingston, director of community initiatives with the council, said the messages are coming at a time when he sees too much division.
"I think the dangers of that are evident in what we're seeing across the nation, with people rallying around your neighbor, not belonging here," said Livingston. "I think the dangers include losing our humanity."
He said religious leaders of all faiths have recognized the heightened stress and tension that looms over the election and the discord that has damaged relationships as a result.
The messages, uploaded every Tuesday to YouTube, offer hope.
"Our prayer is that we are reminding one another that we, together, can reclaim and rebuild civility and compassion, which are the drivers for better today and tomorrow," said Livingston. "It allows hearts to open ears to hear that we are not one another's enemy."
The messages will continue through Election Day on November 5.
