Paul KeenanMuslims calls for cooperation for the common good
The Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue has called for Christians and Muslims to build “bridges of peace” in its annual message for Eid al-Fitr, the end of Ramadan, which falls this July 28.
Entitled ‘Towards a Genuine Fraternity between Christians and Muslims’, the message conveys “congratulations and good wishes” to all Muslims as they draw to then end of their traditional month of fasting and urges both Christians and Muslims to work via their shared values for the common good.
“Inspired by our shared values and strengthened by our sentiments of genuine fraternity, we are called to work together for justice, peace and respect for the rights and dignity of every person,” the message states. “Let us work together, then, to build bridges of peace and promote reconciliation especially in areas where Muslims and Christians together suffer the horror of war.
“May our friendship inspire us always to cooperate in facing these many challenges with wisdom and prudence. In this way we will help to diminish tension and conflict, and advance the common good. We will also demonstrate that religions can be a source of harmony for the benefit of society as a whole.”