Mangalore: Message of Peace Resounds at Inter-faith Convention
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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (PS)
Mangalore, Apr 11: 'Manavata Samavesha', an inter-faith convention was held at Town Hall here on Wednesday April 11, with religious leaders from three major communities conveying the message of harmony and peace.
The programme was inaugurated by chairman of Yenepoya Group Y Abdullah Kunhi while president of the State Jamiathul Ulema Qazi P M Ibrahim Musliyar Bekal presided. The programme was organised by the Association of Sunni organizations.
In his address, Sri Vishweshateertha Swamiji of Pejavar Mutt said that values of peace, tolerance and humanity are common to all religions. He appealed to the people to live with harmony and foster brotherhood. Taking the example of Ayodhya issue, he said it is politics rather than religion that creates differences between people.
Vicar general of Mangalore diocese Fr Denis Moras Prabhu said all are children of the same god and hence brothers and sisters. Therefore, one should protect rather than fight with others, he stressed.
General secretary of All India Ulema Council A P Abubaker Musliyar suggested that the best way to combat evil was by doing good deeds and helping one another. He also urged people to respect other faiths and not insult them.
Among those present were MLAs Ramanath Rai and U T Khader, chairman of state minorities commission Anwar Manippady and others.