President
John Mahama has urged the international community to avoid the temptation of
judging religions by the actions or inaction of a few individuals. According to
Mr. Mahama, it is unfair for the world to assume that the irresponsible
behaviour of a particular group of people is a reflection of the doctrines of
their faith group. Speaking at the UN
assembly, Mr. Mahama said in this age of terrorism and political turmoil,
national and relational and ethnic conflict, it may be tempting to use the
actions of a few to justify prejudice towards many. According to President John
Mahama, it may be tempting to combine the faithful with the fanatical, saying those
who envision a just and peaceful world cannot and should not yield to those
temptations. He said in the fight against extremism, the world must be guided
by the basic principles that underline all religious believes. Mr Mahama told
the UN assembly that at the root of all the world’s major religions, exists the
calls for compassion, forgiveness, tolerance, peace and love.
Source: Starrfmonline.com
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