Every President since Dwight D. Eisenhower has attended the National Prayer Breakfast since the initial event in 1953; this is President Obama’s sixth appearance.
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By Staff report | February 06, 2014
This morning, the President, the First Lady, and the Vice President attended the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C.
The annual event brings together legislators, officials, and clergy from all faiths and political ideologies.
During his remarks, the President focused on the importance of freedom of religion – not only in America, but also around the world.
"[W]e’ve made clear that lasting peace will require freedom of worship and access to holy sites for all faiths," President Obama said. "[W]hether they’re Ahmadiyya Muslims in Pakistan, or Baha’i in Iran, or Coptic Christians in Egypt."
President Obama said that no society can truly succeed unless it guarantees the rights of all its peoples, including religious minorities.
"Going forward," the President further said, "we will keep standing for religious freedom around the world. And that includes, by the way, opposing blasphemy and defamation of religion measures, which are promoted sometimes as an expression of religion, but, in fact, all too often can be used to suppress religious minorities."
"And in Syria, it means ensuring a place for all people -- Alawites and Sunni, Shia and Christian." President further added.
Every President since Dwight D. Eisenhower has attended the National Prayer Breakfast since the initial event in 1953; this is President Obama’s sixth appearance.
Video link: http://youtu.be/6ldS6aOqslA?t=13m30s
-- USA: President Obama condemns persecution of Ahmadi Muslims in Pakistan
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Excellent! This is very important for global peace.
ReplyDeleteWe should all live in peace and harmony.
Humanity comes first. Ahmadiyya Muslim community is peace loving and progressive community is persecuted badly in Pakistan.
As an Ahmadi Muslim I appreciate President Obama for his courage to speak about the topic that has been neglected by all the world leaders. This religious intolerance is not just a problem but it is actually the mother of all the violence going on in the world now a days. At the same time I think that just condemnation is not enough. Being the head of Super power, President Obama should take further steps in order to establish peace in the world.
ReplyDeleteMina Naseer
I fully appreciate President Obama for taking this stance, it was long overdue. Being an Ahmadi Muslim I hope and pray that other world leaders also show some courage and speak up about the topic, as it will help lessen the violence in the name of religion and also help save minorities from persecution. I also think that it should not be just the speeches but there should be some actions as well, to promote peace in world.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate that President Obama has taken a stand for minority groups like the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. It's amazing how much violence and hatred has spread throughout the world due to the media. But other politicians also need to step up in their communities for this cause
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