The ADC has condemned the defacing of The Temple Society in Bentleigh, Melbourne, with a Nazi swastika.
Dr Dvir Abramovich, Chairman of the ADC, issued the following statement:
“As Australians, we should all be outraged and distressed by this deplorable attack. Those who target houses of worship have hate in their heart are waging an assault on our religious freedoms. This cowardly act is a sad reminder that the virus of racism and white-supremacy still remains a serious problem in our country. The Nazi swastika is a universal symbol of pure evil, and is aimed at instilling fear and intimidation within members of this and other communities. All leaders must send the message that that there is no place in our nation for such unbridled prejudice and xenophobia, and that there will be a high price to be paid for such reprehensible crimes. We hope that Victoria police apprehends the perpetrators and that they will be appropriately prosecuted.”
For further information please contact Dr Dvir Abramovich on (03) 9272 5677.