FASTING: a collection of quotations

THE ANNUAL 40-HOUR FAST
American's Broken Promise

… a time of reflection, action,
prayer, sacrifice and advocacy
March 15-17, 2006

Sponsored by the NYS Labor-Religion Coalition, 518/ 213-6000, ext. 6294

"Fasting is a transforming act--it has the moral power to bring about political change worthy of our state…"
Bishop Howard Hubbard, Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany

"…workers in New York are hungering for economic and social justice, and our fasting is a manifestation of our identity with their cause." Rabbi Balfour Brickner

"Muslims fast from daybreak until dusk during the entire month of Ramadan. Denial of sustenance is one way Muslims share a connection to those who suffer from hunger and poverty."
Imam Djafer Sebkhaoui

"Way back in the beginning of our union, someone asked what we expected from the church. I answered that …we wanted the Church to be present with us, willing to sacrifice for justice."
Cesar Chavez

Last Updated:11/14/2005
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