Love thy Neighbor

Sophia Dembling — Victoria, Texas

In the predawn hours of a Saturday morning, an arsonist set fire to the Victoria Islamic Center. The mosque was a total loss. With a tiny congregation numbering fewer than 150, the meager budget didn’t leave room for fire insurance.

The Jewish and Christian communities of Victoria quickly stepped up, offering their churches and synagogues for worship. Within days, a GoFundMe account was established, quickly raising more than $1 million from people of all beliefs—including atheists.