http://www.weforum.org/annu... 25.01.2008
Faith and Modernization
Faith is playing an increasingly influential role in this century's political, economic and social landscape, while intercultural d...
http://www.weforum.org/annualmeeting 25.01.2008 Faith and Modernization Faith is playing an increasingly influential role in this century's political, economic and social landscape, while intercultural divides are diverting valuable resources away from addressing the pressing global issues of today.
Are the religious mores of faith-based societies an impediment to, or an asset to, social progress, political order and economic development? What prospects exist for collaboration between the West and the Islamic world on fulfilling the economic agenda of the Makkah Declaration of the Organization of the Islamic Conference?
Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, Prime Minister of Malaysia Mahdi Hadavi, Founder and President, Porch of Wisdom Cultural Institution, Islamic Republic of Iran David A. Harris, Executive Director, American Jewish Committee, USA Theodore Cardinal McCarrick, Archbishop of Washington DC (2001-2006), USA Rick Warren, Author, Saddleback Church, USA
Chaired by Tony Blair, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (1997-2007); Member of the Foundation Board of the World Economic Forum; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2008
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What we need to do or i should said those pepole on the stage . they sould have left their defence part of their character and share there similarity and what they have in common and for a scond listen to what the world scream for . leave our differentness and look at our our ....
To bulldoze mosques. you have to look at history of modernization that where it began. the worlds first International Uni were placed in mosque/ 14 hundred years ago. Imam Jafer Sadiq Taught and Administerated this University. Many came there from west and studied Chamical.
Religion is an insult to the human dignity , without it we have good people doing good things and evil people doing evil things , but for good people to do evil things , it takes religion .
BenitoSD,As a Muslim I have to respectfully disagree with your stance that religion is an insult to the human dignity. 99% of Muslims do great deeds, as in other religions, it is only that 1% that is on TV.
That may create temporary peace on earth, but I would rather not have peace myself than sit by myself and watch the world go to Hell. Salvation is not gained by treating others as you would want to be treated. It is gained by accepting Christ's gift of love for you.
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No question about it.