Interfaith Forum calls for peace, forgiveness
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 14 2024:
Leaders from 15 different faiths gathered in Imphal on Saturday for ah event titled "A Day of Mourning and Forgiveness", organised by the Interfaith Forum Manipur.
Forum convenor Deben Bachaspatimayum expressed concern over the prolonged unrest, which has claimed many lives and left families in anguish, with some unable to perform funeral rites for their loved ones.
"Peace can only be achieved through peaceful means," he said, announcing the launch of a "Fund for Peace" campaign.
The fund will support initiatives like training "teachers of peace" and developing peace-focused curricula for future generations.
Father Francis, a Catholic priest, urged forgiveness and reconciliation.
"Killing each other is not the will of God.
Despite our differences, we must forgive and embrace peace," he said, appealing to all communities to give peace a chance.
The event also saw the launch of a unique initiative, "Invest One Rupee a Day for the Seeds of Peace to Grow", encouraging individuals to contribute daily toward peacebuilding efforts, symbolising a collective commitment to harmony.