Muslims, Jews seek unity to confront fanatics.
The Straits Times Pg 17 -March 21 2006
Religious Leaders united at Peace Forum
On Sunday, Religious leaders from all around the world gathered in Seville to discuss how they can work together to prevent terrorists from carrying out their hideous activities in the Name of God.
To me, the gathering was more a symbol of unity of all the religions all over the world, rather than a conference to find the solution to curbing religious fanatics and extremists. I think the world needs this terribly. No matter how much we plan and discuss, terrorist activities WILL be carried out because a few deviants do not think and rationalise the way we do.
By uniting all religions, we are able to send out a message to fanatics and extremists that the Human Race is FOR peace and they are all chasing a lost cause. Because when the entire global community makes its stand together against such hideous crimes, we are sending out a message that says no attack no matter how devastating would be able to make us fight one another because we are united! It is only then, these extremists will know that the battle and the war has been lost and they should really go on and enjoy life instead of blowing up their bodies to make a statement or to "please" God.
At this particular conference, it was highlighted that the Muslim and Jew leaders made a public statement to unite and fight terrorism. I would like to congratulate and applaud them for this bold act of faith that I believe would certainly stir up a desire to pursue peace and harmony in the Middle East. This region is a region that has alot of potential of becoming one of the most developed and progressive regions of the world, however, civil war, violence and strife has stood in her way since the beginning of time. I hope that this would be the beginning of an effective peace process that will see harmony, prosperity and happiness restored to the oppressed people of the Middle East soon. At the way things have been going, one can only try to be as optimistic as possible.
Religious Leaders united at Peace Forum
On Sunday, Religious leaders from all around the world gathered in Seville to discuss how they can work together to prevent terrorists from carrying out their hideous activities in the Name of God.
To me, the gathering was more a symbol of unity of all the religions all over the world, rather than a conference to find the solution to curbing religious fanatics and extremists. I think the world needs this terribly. No matter how much we plan and discuss, terrorist activities WILL be carried out because a few deviants do not think and rationalise the way we do.
By uniting all religions, we are able to send out a message to fanatics and extremists that the Human Race is FOR peace and they are all chasing a lost cause. Because when the entire global community makes its stand together against such hideous crimes, we are sending out a message that says no attack no matter how devastating would be able to make us fight one another because we are united! It is only then, these extremists will know that the battle and the war has been lost and they should really go on and enjoy life instead of blowing up their bodies to make a statement or to "please" God.
At this particular conference, it was highlighted that the Muslim and Jew leaders made a public statement to unite and fight terrorism. I would like to congratulate and applaud them for this bold act of faith that I believe would certainly stir up a desire to pursue peace and harmony in the Middle East. This region is a region that has alot of potential of becoming one of the most developed and progressive regions of the world, however, civil war, violence and strife has stood in her way since the beginning of time. I hope that this would be the beginning of an effective peace process that will see harmony, prosperity and happiness restored to the oppressed people of the Middle East soon. At the way things have been going, one can only try to be as optimistic as possible.
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