OH Christian Coalition Condemns Anti-Haitian Racism

The Columbus Dispatch reports:

The largest organization representing the Christian faith in Ohio issued a scathing letter in defense of Haitian migrants in Springfield. The letter released Friday evening by the Ohio Council of Churches (OCC) decried the false statements from Republican vice presidential nominee and U.S. Sen. JD Vance and running mate, former president Donald Trump, that Haitian immigrants in Springfield were eating pets and wildlife.

“We are disturbed and outraged by the reports that have masqueraded as news regarding many of our siblings in Springfield, Ohio,” Rev. Jack Sullivan, executive director of the Council, wrote in an opening letter. “Public and prominent figures have intentionally crafted untruths that have assaulted the culture and character of Haitians residing in Springfield.” The OCC describes itself as representing 6,000 congregations and more than 3,000,000 members.

Read the full article. On Friday, a coalition of Ohio’s Catholic bishops issued a similar letter.

Ohio’s largest Christian group decries Trump, Vance attacks on Springfield Haitian migrants – The Columbus Dispatch https://t.co/NlZgwLbJ6W

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