Hindus Laud Swiss for Religious Coexistence

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 organizing joint discussions, music concerts, meetings, inter-religious prayers and other special events. Using music as a bridge, the organizers are re-focusing on the religion as a power which can unify.

Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, commended this effort to integrate the society in Switzerland and urged other European nations to organize 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.

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