Saudi sponsored conference wants to universalize terrorism, criminalize blasphemy.
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A groundbreaking Saudi-sponsored interfaith dialogue on Friday, July 18, called for criminalizing blasphemy and for drafting an international agreement to combat terrorism.
"(The conference) calls for international organizations to work to issue a document stating respect of faiths and religious symbols and criminalizing those insulting them," said the conference in a final communiqué.
The conference called on the UN General Assembly to call a special session to promote dialogue and prevent "a clash of civilizations."
"It also calls for pursuing dialogue to spread the culture of tolerance and understanding."
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The conference also called for an international agreement to combat terrorism.
"Terrorism is a universal phenomenon that requires unified international efforts to combat it in a serious, responsible and just way," said the final statement.
"This demands an international agreement on defining terrorism, addressing its root causes and achieving justice and stability in the world."
The conference also called for more "ways of enhancing understanding and cooperation among people despite differences in their origins, colors and languages," and a "rejection of extremism and terrorism."
Source: Islam Online (English)
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A groundbreaking Saudi-sponsored interfaith dialogue on Friday, July 18, called for criminalizing blasphemy and for drafting an international agreement to combat terrorism.
"(The conference) calls for international organizations to work to issue a document stating respect of faiths and religious symbols and criminalizing those insulting them," said the conference in a final communiqué.
The conference called on the UN General Assembly to call a special session to promote dialogue and prevent "a clash of civilizations."
"It also calls for pursuing dialogue to spread the culture of tolerance and understanding."
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The conference also called for an international agreement to combat terrorism.
"Terrorism is a universal phenomenon that requires unified international efforts to combat it in a serious, responsible and just way," said the final statement.
"This demands an international agreement on defining terrorism, addressing its root causes and achieving justice and stability in the world."
The conference also called for more "ways of enhancing understanding and cooperation among people despite differences in their origins, colors and languages," and a "rejection of extremism and terrorism."
Source: Islam Online (English)
