FIUTS Statement on the U.S. Election

FIUTS was founded in the years after WWII, as the world was emerging from dark times, and we have witnessed countless acts of hate and fear over the past 68 years. No matter what, FIUTS has remained true to our values of friendship, courage, understanding, and compassion.

In our community, it is clear that there are a lot of questions and concerns about what the U.S. election and the rhetoric surrounding it means for the future.

The outcome of the election might not be the one many were hoping for. It might be difficult to understand how we will move forward in the face of values so different from our own. But that is what we will do.

FIUTS stands for respect between people, for the power of dialogue, for celebration of cultural diversity. FIUTS stands for peace. And that does not change. It is more important than ever.