"Whereas religions are often accused for being responsible of evil in society, we know that it is rather the exploitation of religion that, against its basic principles, is used to perpetrate many forms of violence.” These words are written by Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran, President of the Pontifical Council of Inter-religious Dialogue, in his address titled "Christians and Hindus: together for non-violence" for the Diwali celebration, the festival of lights. "To overcome violence," said the Cardinal quoting Benedict XVI words, we need "more love." In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus encouraged his disciples to love their enemies, to pray for those who persecuted them, to do good to those that hated them and to go two miles with those who forced them to go one mile," the Cardinal added. Even in the Hindu tradition "non-violence is one of the most important teachings. Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the Indian nation, is a prominent and respected figure across the world." He is an example of non-violence and he has set the example. Till the end he was standing for non-violence, giving up his life rather than becoming entangled with violence". (continued)
