ARAM I URGES RESPECT FOR ALL RELIGIONS
PanARMENIAN.Net
September 24, 2012 - 14:01 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - Following the recent protests against the anti-Islam
film on denigrating Prophet Mohammed, His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos
of the Great House of Cilicia, stated that "no group or individual
has the right to undermine what is regarded as sacred by any religion,
and we strongly condemn such approaches."
"The traditions, teachings and values of all religions should be
respected," he said.
His Holiness went on to say, "The monotheistic religions believe in
peace and not violence, and dialogue is the key to building respect."
He concluded saying: "Christians and Muslims have been living
together as neighbors for many centuries and are working constantly
towards building a culture of coexistence based on respect for our
differences."
PanARMENIAN.Net
September 24, 2012 - 14:01 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - Following the recent protests against the anti-Islam
film on denigrating Prophet Mohammed, His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos
of the Great House of Cilicia, stated that "no group or individual
has the right to undermine what is regarded as sacred by any religion,
and we strongly condemn such approaches."
"The traditions, teachings and values of all religions should be
respected," he said.
His Holiness went on to say, "The monotheistic religions believe in
peace and not violence, and dialogue is the key to building respect."
He concluded saying: "Christians and Muslims have been living
together as neighbors for many centuries and are working constantly
towards building a culture of coexistence based on respect for our
differences."