Efforts to Uphold Unity, Justice Common Duty of Religions: World Council of Churches Official
“We should think of dynamic ideas and strong faith in life and robust religious beliefs that serve humanity and the earth,” Ioan Sauca said, addressing the 10th round of interfaith dialogue between Iran and the World Council of Churches, which kicked off in Geneva on Monday.
“We should think and remember our duty which is creation of justice, reconciliation and unity,” he added.
Sauca also hailed the interfaith dialogue as a symbol of efforts made to strengthen and develop interaction in today’s world.
“We are standing together today with the sense of mutual respect, kindness, generosity, hospitality and non-violent measures that defend human rights,” he stated.
“I hope and pray that we will be able to sincerely think together about our common values and efforts in support of dignified and sustainable life and how these values can bring us closer to unity.”
Sauca went on to express hope that the dialogue would help to create an atmosphere and opportunities “in our societies to help us be together on the path of Jesus (AS) in serving those in need.”
The 10th round of talks started in the Swiss city with the participation of delegations from the Center for Interfaith Dialogue affiliated with Iran’s Islamic Culture and Relations Organization (ICRO) as well as the World Council of Churches.
This round of the meetings is being held under the theme “studying more than 25 years of dialogue; a look into past, present, and future perspective.”
The Iranian delegation, headed by ICRO chief Hojat-ol-Islam Mehdi Imanipour, also includes a host of university professors who are experts in the field of interfaith dialogue.
Since the first round of interfaith dialogue some 25 years ago between the two bodies, nine rounds of talks have been held in Tehran and Geneva.
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