Mangaluru, Dec 9: The department of Journalism of city based St Aloysius College (Autonomous) on Fridayorganized an interfaith dialogue on the topicLove and Forgiveness: Preached and Practiced'.
The resource persons were Rev. Fr Pradeep Sequeira SJ, Finance Officer, St Aloysius College, Advocate Dayanath Kotian, President of Forum of Justice, and Manna Muhammed, Teacher at Madrasatul- Huda-Al-Islamiyyah.
Dr Alwyn D'Sa, Vice-Principal of Arts and BCA faculty presided over. The students and the resource persons engaged in an open discussion towards the end of the session.
“It's not the religion that matters; it is humanity that matters,” said Dayanath Kotian. He addressed the gathering asFriends and Divine ones' and sad: “We are part and parcel of the divine cosmic soul and hence all people are one.” He concluded quoting from the Bhagvath Gita and stressed Hinduism envelopes all; haves, have-nots, believers and non-believers.
Mr. Manna Muhammed gave an Islamic perspective based on the teachings of Prophet Muhammed and quoted the Holy Quran. In the context of terrorism, he quoted the verse,If anyone killed an innocent person it is as if he has killed the entire humanity and if he saves one life it is as if he has saved the entire humanity'. He highlighted that Islam condemns abusing Gods of other religions and encouraged religious solidarity.
According to Christianity,God is Love' andForgiving is an attitude of the strong and not the weak,' opined Fr Pradeep Sequeira SJ. He promoted the idea that love is to be spent for the betterment of others. The concluding statement, “Don't use people to love your religion, use your religion to love people” invoked the ideals of religious harmony.
Dr Alwyn D'Sa, in his presidential address encouraged all not to just tolerate but to celebrate their differences. Joyson, student co-ordinator welcomed the gathering. Michelle, College President delivered the vote of thanks.
The student-activist, who was allowed to talk on stage, suddenly raised pro-Pakistan slogans. She was arrested by police after All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi snatched her mike.
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This is very important to know some basic points on religion before in depth analysis.
- What is religion.
- Why is it required.
Then you will have answer to all questions, also you will have minimal gap among all religions. OR the gap can be totally eradicated and bridged.
1. What is religion.
It is the way of life set by the CREATOR. Simply it is the full guidance to follow our every aspect of life from birth until death. With this guidance only, we will be able to success in this world and in the next world which is for ever and ever.
So when all of we say there is only 1 God. Also we believe in death and the life after the death. We call it as Swarg and Narak.
That is paradise and hell.
These above are the common belief of all religious groups.
So how can be there more than 1religion. First we close this question then only we can talk anything on the topic.
2. Why is it required
As it is a full guidance, it shows right path to success in this world and the next permanent life which is after the death, where there will be no death again.
The status of that life is based on our performance in this life.
Once the God has created us then it is HIS right to test us whether we follow his instruction in his so called religion. It is required for us to know whether we follow we follow his religion as per HIS order OR we don't follow it as per his order.
Therefore it is everybody's duty to find out where is that true, right religion which will make us successful here and hereafter.
Christianity and Islam has the close link. these 2 religions can be merged easily, if some efforts are exerted.
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