Hindus laud Swiss effort to promote religious harmony

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'Week of Religions,' launched on Nov 1, would see various religious communities like Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Baha'ism, Alevism, etc, in about 40 cities across Switzerland invite each other to their religious services.

CJ: Correspondent

Tue, Nov 03, 2009 17:01:20 IST

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HINDUS HAVE applauded religious communities in Switzerland for promoting dialogue, coexistence and tolerance through a nationwide initiative of “Getting to Know Each Other. ”

“Week of Religions,” which was launched on November one, would reportedly see religious communities of various denominations of Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Baha’ism, Alevism, etc, in about 40 cities across Switzerland invite each other to their religious services, besides organising joint discussions, music concerts, meetings, inter-religious prayers and other special events. Using music as a bridge, the organisers are re-focusing on the religion as a power, which can unify.

Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA), commended this effort to integrate the society in Switzerland and urged other European nations to organise similar campaigns. Religion comprised much more than our own particular tradition or personal experience and more inclusive, deeper, and broader understanding of religion was needed, Zed, who is president of Universal Society of Hinduism, pointed out.