Jordan’s king denounces violence against Christians
September 26, 2014
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Addressing the United Nations General Assembly, King Abdullah II of Jordan, a ruler known for his commitment to interreligious dialogue, denounced violence against the Middle East’s Christians.
“The terrorists and criminals targeting Syria, Iraq, and other countries today are extreme reflections of a global threat,” he said. “Our international community needs a collective strategy to contain and defeat these groups.”
“The teachings of true Islam are clear: sectarian conflict and strife are utterly condemned,” he added. “Islam prohibits violence against Christians and other communities that make up each country. Let me say once again: Arab Christians are an integral part of my region’s past, present, and future.”
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