The beautiful spectacle of the Papal visit to UK and the awesome pictures emanating from Hyde Park in London at a site where 400 years ago, Catholic and Anglican Martyrs met their fate is a testimony that it is in vain for violence to be used to further the cause of any religious faith. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if the Pope.and other Pontiffs of the major religious sects of Christianity, Islam, Judaism and others could have a joint prayer vigil at Ground Zero in New York and set aside all mundane differences for the good and progress of mankind. The world could be a better place if we could overcome religious intolerance inherent in many faiths today.
The numbers of people pouring unto the streets to catch a glimpse of the Pope and the attendance at other similar religious functions all over the world are indicators of the importance religion plays in the lives of Humans. Political leaders should understand this and give due recognition to the beliefs and aspirations of all faiths so long as they are not at variance with the aspirations of the commonwealth of all peoples. An example of this exception is of course the use of violence to propagate one’s belief.
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