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"As a university, we are committed to fostering an environment where all members of our community can feel safe, welcomed, heard, and supported."

"This commitment is jeopardized when our leaders, even those in volunteer positions, make divisive statements."

Western University statement

Western University's statement says it is looking for a new Muslim chaplain in consultation with Muslim community leaders. Photo Derek Ruttan/London Free Press

"In 2015 PM Harper [former Canadian prime minister Stephen Harper] tried to make it a crime to glorify and promote terrorism. [Justin] Trudeau blocked his efforts and here we are."

"There exists no law in Canada to prevent this orgy of celebration for the beheading of babies and the rape and execution of little girls."

"Time for a new PM."

Former Senator Linda Frum

 

"Stop spreading lies of beheading babies or rape of little girls. It's been debunked."

"No one is celebrating the murder of Israeli babies."

"Palestinians are mourning the death of their babies. It's incredible how Israel sympathizers simultaneously are the oppressor and the victim."

Aarij Anwer, Muslim chaplain, Western University, London, Ontario

A crowd estimated to be in the thousands marches through the streets of downtown Toronto calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. (Mike Walker)

 

The statement issued by Western University  explained its dismissal of a volunteer Muslim chaplain following comments he placed on line that "do not align with Western's commitment to peaceful and respectful dialogue". The university's statement did not include the wording of the statements issued by the chaplain, but there was a recent exchange online with former Conservative senator Linda Frum respecting her comments on a Toronto vigil that was titled "Glory to our Martyrs".

The martyrs, needless to say represented by Hamas terrorists who have met death at the hands of the Israel Defense Forces following the atrocities committed by those terrorists during their invasion from Gaza into Israel when mass rapes, torture, mutilation, slaughter and hostage-taking of over 200 children, women, men and soldiers took place on October 7. The vigil emphasized that these 'martyrs' were glorious and of course luxuriating in Paradise, each with their 72 virgins.

Western University is now searching for a new Muslim chaplain, in consultation with Muslim community leaders "to seek their advice. We will ensure our Muslim and Palestinian community members feel our support and can share their thoughts".