Church leaders pledge to promote peace in state
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, September 19 2012:
Church Leaders of Manipur under the aegis of All Manipur Christian Organisation (AMCO) in collaboration with Joint Peace Mission Team, Guwahati, conducted a day-long consultation on the theme of 'United efforts towards the future � Challenges, Hurdles and Opportunities' at the Tribal Research Institute, Chingmeirong yesterday.
The consultation was organised keeping in view the importance of Peace education especially among the Church leaders in the context of Manipur.
The consultation dealt at length on the role of Church leaders in Peace Education, promotion of Peace and defence of peace at various spheres including socio-political, intellectual and economic life of our society.
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During the consultation, resources persons like Archbishop Thomas Menamparampil, Dr.Leban Serto and Gopen Moses stressed on building a climate of peace and creating economic opportunities to address burning issues.
They also appealed to all citizens to search for solutions to their problems through ways of peace, collective wisdom and mutual respect.
The consultation ended on a positive note with all participants pledging to work for peace and prosperity of Manipur through a holistic approach.