On the occasion of Diwali, celebrated on the 24th of this month, the Interfaith Dialogue Council has issued a message to all Hindu friends of the world.
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On October 17, the Council for Multifaith Dialogue called on Christians, Hindus, other religious traditions and people of good faith to work together to make the world a place where all people can live in peace, happiness and security.
On the occasion of Diwali, which will be celebrated on Monday, October 24, in the greeting message issued by the Multifaith Dialogue Church to all Hindu friends of the world, it has been pointed out the joint responsibility of Hindus and Christians to work together to make this world a place where everyone can live safely.
The message also reminds us that everyone, rooted in their religious beliefs and convictions, has a duty to protect the welfare of the human family and our common home, the Earth.
Harmonious life, collective responsibility
Tensions, violence and wars in various parts of the world on the basis of religion, culture, race, language, superiority, etc., have greatly affected the sense of brotherhood and peaceful harmony, and in this context, there is a need to encourage co-existence and collective responsibility among the people, the message said.
A harmonious life
The Supreme Court said that living in harmony means having the ability to live in friendship among diverse people, in the spirit of goodwill, love and trust, and this is an act and art of living in harmony not only among human beings, but also among people and with nature.
Such a life should be based on listening and learning with patience and, through a culture of dialogue and encounter, the message emphasizes that promoting this life depends on everyone’s sense of duty to care for each other and nature.
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The Diwali message was signed by Cardinal Miguel Ángel l Ayuso Guixot, president of the Interfaith Council, and His Excellency Indunil Janakaratne Kodithuwakku Kankanamalage, its secretary.