۹ فروردین ۱۴۰۳ |۱۸ رمضان ۱۴۴۵ | Mar 28, 2024
Interfaith massage of American Catholic, Iranian Leaders Condemns Terrorism

The Catholic and Islamic leaders said that spread of sectarianism and violence cannot be blamed on one religion or one nation, and terrorism is a perversion of "authentic religious belief."

Hawzah News Agency-Some of the top Catholic and Iranian religious leaders in the United States issued a joint statement earlier this week condemning groups such as the Daesh, saying that Christianity and Islam love life and oppose terrorism.

"The belief in One God unifies Jews, Christians, and Muslims. Serving God requires working for the welfare of all His creatures and the common good of humanity. Religious leaders must provide moral guidance and speak out against injustice and anything that is harmful to humankind," the declaration reads, as found on the website of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.

"Christianity and Islam share a commitment to love and respect the life, dignity, and welfare of all members of the human community. Both traditions reject transgressions and injustices as reprehensible, and oppose any actions that endanger the life, health, dignity, or welfare of others. We hold a common commitment to peaceful coexistence and mutual respect," the interfaith statement adds.

The joint statement was signed on Aug. 18 but made public on Wednesday, Catholic News Service reports.

The Catholic and Islamic leaders say that the use of weapons of mass destruction, including all acts of terrorism, are "immoral," and promise that they are working to rid the world of chemical, biological and nuclear weapons.

The faith leaders agreed that the spread of sectarianism and violence cannot be blamed on one religion or one nation, and said that terrorism is a perversion of "authentic religious belief."

"We remain gravely concerned by the spread of extremist ideologies, often fueled by superficial and erroneous readings of religious texts, that negate the inherent worth and dignity of every person, regardless of religious belief," the declaration reads.

"We call upon religious and community leaders to confront the spread of such ideologies that induce sectarianism and violence."

The joint statement by Catholic and Iranian religious leaders notes that peace depends on equity and justice, and urged a continued commitment between religious traditions to develop a culture of encounter, tolerance, and dialogue.

"We commit ourselves to sustained, active inter-religious dialogue that transcends governments and national boundaries, serves the common good of the whole human family, and reflects our shared values," the declaration concluded.

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