Sunday, October 26, 2003
Religious dogma causes conflicts
NEW DELHI OCT. 25. It is "not religion but religious dogma'' that has led to so many conflicts around the world. The wars and the violence among the followers of Hinduism, Christianity, Islam and Judaism were a result of religious fanaticism. Religion should "graduate into spirituality'' to bring peace to the world and peace was essential for progress, development, prosperity and happiness which would all make the world beautiful.
That was the message from the President of India, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, as his three-nation tour ended this morning as Diwali was being celebrated in the country.
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