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PTWF Commends Palestinian Muslim Professor Mohammad Dajani for Taking
Al-Quds University Students on Historic Visit to Auschwitz
NEW YORK, April 14, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pave the Way
Foundation (PTWF), a nonsectarian organization whose mission is to
achieve peace by eliminating non-theological obstacles and initiating
historic gestures between the world's religions, commends the recent
actions of Professor Mohammad S. Dajani Daoudi in his sincere effort
to achieve peace through truth and historical accuracy. Professor
Dajani recently brought 30 Palestinian university students to visit
the Auschwitz concentration camp.
Mohammed S. Dajani Daoudi is the founder of the Wasatia movement,
which promotes moderation in Islam, and the director of the American
Studies department at Al-Quds University.
Facing criticism from some Palestinian leaders, Professor Dajani
conducted this historic visit to Auschwitz in order to reveal the
truth of Jewish suffering during the Holocaust. PTWF commends
Professor Dajani for his important efforts to show the true history of
the Holocaust, to counter an atmosphere of Holocaust denial and
historical revision, aimed only to incite hatred.
Gary Krupp, Founder and President of PTWF, stated, "Throughout
history, those with private agendas have distorted history to achieve
their goals. The masses have been deceived by manipulating media in
concert with these efforts. Media manipulation has been a necessary
tool to inspire hatred, violence and war."
Professor Mohammed Dajani has inspired countless Palestinian students
to achieve their legitimate aspirations by recognizing the virtues of
the three faiths of Abraham.
Chairman of PTWF, Elliot Hershberg, said, "The precepts of Islam,
Christianity, and Judaism demand justice through truth. Yet, some will
attempt to revise history to justify provocative actions and
statements. A solid foundation of truth from all sides is essential if
peace in the Middle East is ever to be achieved."
About Pave the Way Foundation
PTWF is a nonsectarian public foundation working to identify and
resolve obstacles between religions through cultural, educational and
technological gestures. Our mission is to ultimately remove the use of
religion as a tool to justify private agendas.
Media Contact: Doyle Mills 727-871-0970
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