Prayers For Peace Of The Religions
Prayers for peace of the religions were organized on 01.09.24 at noon at the
“Angel of Cultures” at the Johannistor Jena, Germany. Buddhists, Muslims,
Catholics, and Evangelical Lutherans celebrated together this event. The
organization of the mass prayer ceremony involved the special efforts of Pastor
Maria Krieg who believes in the common teachings of religions to establish peace.
Shahzad Lawrance a peacemaker shared that Prayers for peace across various
religions are powerful expressions of hope and unity in a world often divided by
conflict and misunderstanding. The purpose of these prayers is to foster a
collective consciousness of peace, transcending religious and cultural boundaries.
By uniting in a common spiritual goal, these prayers promote mutual respect,
understanding, and compassion among different religious communities. They
emphasize the shared values of love, compassion, and harmony, which are central
to most world religions. The objective is not only to seek divine intervention in
bringing peace but also to inspire individuals and communities to act as agents of
peace in their daily lives.
The potential international outcomes of widespread interfaith prayers for peace
could be profound. Such efforts could lead to increased dialogue and cooperation
among different religious groups, reducing tensions and fostering a more inclusive
global community. As these prayers highlight common values, they can help
bridge gaps between conflicting parties, encouraging diplomacy and peaceful
resolutions over violence and warfare. Furthermore, the visibility of such unified
spiritual efforts can influence global leaders and policymakers, reminding them of
the moral and ethical imperatives of peace, potentially leading to more peaceful
and humane international policies. Ultimately, these prayers could contribute to a
more harmonious and peaceful world, where diversity is celebrated, and conflicts
are resolved through understanding and respect.
These views were expressed by
Shahzad Lawrence, the president of
EPDI Liaison Society, after
participating in the interfaith prayer
program organized in Germany,
during a conversation with people of
different religions. He further said
that dialogue is the basic ingredient
for promoting religious harmony and
the philosophy of respect for religions
helps dialogue to flourish.
