"Muslims and Christians together make up well over half of the world's population. Without peace and justice between these two religious communities, there can be no meaningful peace in the world. The future of the world depends on peace between Muslims and Christians.
"The basis for this peace and understanding already exists. It is part of the very foundational principles of both faiths: love of the One God, and love of the neighbour. These principles are found over and over again in the sacred texts of Islam and Christianity. The Unity of God, the necessity of love for Him, and the necessity of love of the neighbour is thus the common ground between Islam and Christianity. . .
"So let our differences not cause hatred and strife between us. Let us vie with each other only in righteousness and good works. Let us respect each other, be fair, just and kind to another and live in sincere peace, harmony and mutual goodwill."
Friday, October 12, 2007
Muslim Leaders Speak Out for Peace
Muslim leaders around the world have addressed an open letter to Pope Benedict XVI and other Christian religious leaders -- including David Coffey, President of the Baptist World Alliance. The first of its kind letter, entitled "A Common Word Between Us and You," is designed to promote understanding between Muslims and Christians. Here's a quote:
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I hope that Christians respond in kind with a similarly broad-based response. Wouldn't it be great if Christians together create a similar document--an act both ecumenical and inter-religious. You can read my post on this topic at http://tinyurl.com/2mrps9
I hope that Christians respond in kind with a similarly broad-based response. Wouldn't it be great if Christians together create a similar document--an act both ecumenical and inter-religious. You can read my post on this topic at http://tinyurl.com/2mrps9
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