Aram I urges respect for all religions

PanARMENIAN.Net - Following the recent protests against the anti-Islam film on denigrating Prophet Mohammed, His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia, stated that “no group or individual has the right to undermine what is regarded as sacred by any religion, and we strongly condemn such approaches.”

“The traditions, teachings and values of all religions should be respected,” he said.

His Holiness went on to say, “The monotheistic religions believe in peace and not violence, and dialogue is the key to building respect.”

He concluded saying: “Christians and Muslims have been living together as neighbors for many centuries and are working constantly towards building a culture of coexistence based on respect for our differences.”