Declaration on coexistence between Christians and Muslims signed in Cairo

Conference “Freedom and citizenship between diversity and integration” which was organized by Al-Azhar University in Cairo under the aegis of the President of the Republic condemned a new wave of violence against Christians in Sinai, reports Radio of Vatican.

Numerous delegates from 50 countries of the world took part in the conference, including top church leaders of all Christian confessions in the Middle East, while the meeting itself ended up with signing the Declaration on coexistence between Christians and Muslims. The adopted document condemns violence for the sake of religion, as well as urges the people of different religions to live together in harmony and mutual understanding.

Among central issues raised at the conference, there was a “dhimmi” one – an Islamic concept that justifies disparity between Muslims and non-Muslims based on their religious differences. The conference held in Cairo university reaffirmed efforts on revising the notion of citizenship and naturalization on reasonable terms.

“All citizens are equal and Christians cannot be viewed upon as a minority: such term is marked by negative connotations,” underscored supreme imam of the university Ahmad Muhammad Al-Tajib stating that “common will of the nation pins upon citizenship, equality and the rule of law, otherwise there is no point saying about any human progress.”

Read also

President’s Office pledges “not to close a single church”

Olena Kovalska compared the authorities’ approach to the UOC with requirements imposed on businesses.

Congresswoman: What is occuring in Ukraine is clear persecution of Christians

Anna Paulina Luna warned that if persecution of Christians in other countries is ignored today, tomorrow repression against believers could begin in the United States.

UOC Chancellor: Today’s church raids are a carbon copy of 90s raider schemes

Metropolitan Anthony noted that such seizures are often accompanied by violence, beatings of clergy and parishioners, and bloodshed.

Budanov lights first candle of Jewish Hanukkah

The head of the Defence Ministry’s Main Intelligence Directorate took part in a Jewish religious ceremony.

ROCOR hierarch speaks about persecution of UOC at rally near Congress

Bishop Theodosy called on American lawmakers to pay attention to violations of religious freedom in Ukraine.

Volyn RC deputy demand inspection of UOC churches at state institutions

Andrii Bokoch is calling for an inspection of the affiliation of all churches and chapels in Volyn located on the premises of state and medical institutions.