Stress Importance of Education Toward Respect
VATICAN CITY, AUG. 27, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue sent a message to Muslims, underlining the need for a joint effort against violence.
The message, published today by the Vatican, was sent to all Muslims on the occasion of the end of Ramadan, which this year will take place Sept. 10.
"Throughout this month, you have committed yourselves to prayer, fasting, helping the neediest and strengthening relations of family and friendship," the message affirmed. "God will not fail to reward these efforts!"
The message, which was signed by the council president, Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran, and secretary, Archbishop Pier Luigi Celata, centered on the theme, "Christians and Muslims: Together in overcoming violence among followers of different religions."
The prelates noted that this theme is, "unfortunately, a pressing subject, at least in certain areas of the world."
They acknowledged that "the Joint Committee for Dialogue instituted by the Pontifical Council and al-Azhar Permanent Committee for Dialogue among the Monotheistic Religions had also chosen this topic as a subject of study, reflection and exchange during its last annual meeting," which took place in Cairo last February.
In their message, the Vatican officials underlined some of the conclusions published at the end of this meeting.
"There are many causes for violence among believers of different religious traditions," they noted.
The message outlined some of these causes, such as: "the manipulation of the religion for political or other ends; discrimination based on ethnicity or religious identity; divisions and social tensions."
"Ignorance, poverty, underdevelopment are also direct or indirect sources of violence among as well as within religious communities," it added.
Common good
The prelates exhorted: "May the civil and religious authorities offer their contributions in order to remedy so many situations for the sake of the common good of all society!
"May the civil authorities safeguard the primacy of the law by ensuring true justice to put a stop to the authors and promoters of violence!"
The message also highlighted some "important recommendations" published after the February meeting.
Among these, it included: "to open our hearts to mutual forgiveness and reconciliation, for a peaceful and fruitful coexistence; to recognize what we have in common and to respect differences, as a basis for a culture of dialogue; and to recognize and respect the dignity and the rights of each human being without any bias related to ethnicity or religious affiliation."
The message underlined the "necessity to promulgate just laws which guarantee the fundamental equality of all."
It also recommended recalling "the importance of education towards respect, dialogue and fraternity in the various educational arenas: at home, in the school, in churches and mosques."
"Thus," the prelates urged, "we will be able to oppose violence among followers of different religions and promote peace and harmony among the various religious communities."
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Vatican Message to Muslims for Ramadan
"Christians Are Spiritually Close to You During These Days"
VATICAN CITY, AUG. 27, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Here is a text published today by the Vatican of a message sent to Muslims by the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue. The message was sent on the occasion of the end of Ramadan.
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Christians and Muslims:
Together in overcoming violence among followers of different religions
Dear Muslim Friends,
1. 'Id Al-Fitr, which concludes Ramadan, presents, once again, a favorable occasion to convey to you the heartfelt wishes of serenity and joy on behalf of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue.
Throughout this month, you have committed yourselves to prayer, fasting, helping the neediest and strengthening relations of family and friendship. God will not fail to reward these efforts!
2. I am delighted to note that believers of other religions, especially Christians, are spiritually close to you during these days, as is testified by the various friendly meetings which often lead to exchanges of a religious nature. It is pleasing to me also to think that this Message could be a positive contribution to your reflections.
3. The theme proposed this year by the Pontifical Council, Christians and Muslims: Together in overcoming violence among followers of different religions, is, unfortunately, a pressing subject, at least in certain areas of the world. The Joint Committee for Dialogue instituted by the Pontifical Council and al-Azhar Permanent Committee for Dialogue among the Monotheistic Religions had also chosen this topic as a subject of study, reflection and exchange during its last annual meeting (Cairo, 23 - February 24, 2010). Permit me to share with you some of the conclusions published at the end of this meeting.
4. There are many causes for violence among believers of different religious traditions, including: the manipulation of the religion for political or other ends; discrimination based on ethnicity or religious identity; divisions and social tensions. Ignorance, poverty, underdevelopment are also direct or indirect sources of violence among as well as within religious communities. May the civil and religious authorities offer their contributions in order to remedy so many situations for the sake of the common good of all society! May the civil authorities safeguard the primacy of the law by ensuring true justice to put a stop to the authors and promoters of violence!
5. There are important recommendations also given in the above mentioned text: to open our hearts to mutual forgiveness and reconciliation, for a peaceful and fruitful coexistence; to recognize what we have in common and to respect differences, as a basis for a culture of dialogue; to recognize and respect the dignity and the rights of each human being without any bias related to ethnicity or religious affiliation; necessity to promulgate just laws which guarantee the fundamental equality of all; to recall the importance of education towards respect, dialogue and fraternity in the various educational arenas: at home, in the school, in churches and mosques. Thus we will be able to oppose violence among followers of different religions and promote peace and harmony among the various religious communities. Teaching by religious leaders, as well as school books which present religions in an objective way, have, along with teaching in general, a decisive impact on the education and the formation of younger generations.
6. I hope that these considerations, as well as the responses which they elicit within your communities, and with your Christian friends, will contribute to the continuation of a dialogue, growing in respect and serenity, upon which I call the blessings of God!
Jean-Louis Cardinal Tauran
President
Archbishop Pier Luigi Celata
Secretary
VATICAN CITY, AUG. 27, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue sent a message to Muslims, underlining the need for a joint effort against violence.
The message, published today by the Vatican, was sent to all Muslims on the occasion of the end of Ramadan, which this year will take place Sept. 10.
"Throughout this month, you have committed yourselves to prayer, fasting, helping the neediest and strengthening relations of family and friendship," the message affirmed. "God will not fail to reward these efforts!"
The message, which was signed by the council president, Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran, and secretary, Archbishop Pier Luigi Celata, centered on the theme, "Christians and Muslims: Together in overcoming violence among followers of different religions."
The prelates noted that this theme is, "unfortunately, a pressing subject, at least in certain areas of the world."
They acknowledged that "the Joint Committee for Dialogue instituted by the Pontifical Council and al-Azhar Permanent Committee for Dialogue among the Monotheistic Religions had also chosen this topic as a subject of study, reflection and exchange during its last annual meeting," which took place in Cairo last February.
In their message, the Vatican officials underlined some of the conclusions published at the end of this meeting.
"There are many causes for violence among believers of different religious traditions," they noted.
The message outlined some of these causes, such as: "the manipulation of the religion for political or other ends; discrimination based on ethnicity or religious identity; divisions and social tensions."
"Ignorance, poverty, underdevelopment are also direct or indirect sources of violence among as well as within religious communities," it added.
Common good
The prelates exhorted: "May the civil and religious authorities offer their contributions in order to remedy so many situations for the sake of the common good of all society!
"May the civil authorities safeguard the primacy of the law by ensuring true justice to put a stop to the authors and promoters of violence!"
The message also highlighted some "important recommendations" published after the February meeting.
Among these, it included: "to open our hearts to mutual forgiveness and reconciliation, for a peaceful and fruitful coexistence; to recognize what we have in common and to respect differences, as a basis for a culture of dialogue; and to recognize and respect the dignity and the rights of each human being without any bias related to ethnicity or religious affiliation."
The message underlined the "necessity to promulgate just laws which guarantee the fundamental equality of all."
It also recommended recalling "the importance of education towards respect, dialogue and fraternity in the various educational arenas: at home, in the school, in churches and mosques."
"Thus," the prelates urged, "we will be able to oppose violence among followers of different religions and promote peace and harmony among the various religious communities."
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Vatican Message to Muslims for Ramadan
"Christians Are Spiritually Close to You During These Days"
VATICAN CITY, AUG. 27, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Here is a text published today by the Vatican of a message sent to Muslims by the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue. The message was sent on the occasion of the end of Ramadan.
* * *
Christians and Muslims:
Together in overcoming violence among followers of different religions
Dear Muslim Friends,
1. 'Id Al-Fitr, which concludes Ramadan, presents, once again, a favorable occasion to convey to you the heartfelt wishes of serenity and joy on behalf of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue.
Throughout this month, you have committed yourselves to prayer, fasting, helping the neediest and strengthening relations of family and friendship. God will not fail to reward these efforts!
2. I am delighted to note that believers of other religions, especially Christians, are spiritually close to you during these days, as is testified by the various friendly meetings which often lead to exchanges of a religious nature. It is pleasing to me also to think that this Message could be a positive contribution to your reflections.
3. The theme proposed this year by the Pontifical Council, Christians and Muslims: Together in overcoming violence among followers of different religions, is, unfortunately, a pressing subject, at least in certain areas of the world. The Joint Committee for Dialogue instituted by the Pontifical Council and al-Azhar Permanent Committee for Dialogue among the Monotheistic Religions had also chosen this topic as a subject of study, reflection and exchange during its last annual meeting (Cairo, 23 - February 24, 2010). Permit me to share with you some of the conclusions published at the end of this meeting.
4. There are many causes for violence among believers of different religious traditions, including: the manipulation of the religion for political or other ends; discrimination based on ethnicity or religious identity; divisions and social tensions. Ignorance, poverty, underdevelopment are also direct or indirect sources of violence among as well as within religious communities. May the civil and religious authorities offer their contributions in order to remedy so many situations for the sake of the common good of all society! May the civil authorities safeguard the primacy of the law by ensuring true justice to put a stop to the authors and promoters of violence!
5. There are important recommendations also given in the above mentioned text: to open our hearts to mutual forgiveness and reconciliation, for a peaceful and fruitful coexistence; to recognize what we have in common and to respect differences, as a basis for a culture of dialogue; to recognize and respect the dignity and the rights of each human being without any bias related to ethnicity or religious affiliation; necessity to promulgate just laws which guarantee the fundamental equality of all; to recall the importance of education towards respect, dialogue and fraternity in the various educational arenas: at home, in the school, in churches and mosques. Thus we will be able to oppose violence among followers of different religions and promote peace and harmony among the various religious communities. Teaching by religious leaders, as well as school books which present religions in an objective way, have, along with teaching in general, a decisive impact on the education and the formation of younger generations.
6. I hope that these considerations, as well as the responses which they elicit within your communities, and with your Christian friends, will contribute to the continuation of a dialogue, growing in respect and serenity, upon which I call the blessings of God!
Jean-Louis Cardinal Tauran
President
Archbishop Pier Luigi Celata
Secretary
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