Thursday, September 26, 2013

Kenyan Religious Leaders: 'Attempt to Sow Seeds of Discord between Christians and Muslims will fail.'

Welcome News: Muslims of good conscience in Kenya offer strong statement condemning Nairobi Westgate Mall jihad massacre conducted against Christians.

But the ominous question remains: Will anyone address how it is that Al Shabaab, Al Qaeda, Al Nusra, the Muslim Brotherhood, and all Muslim extremist groups throughout the entire Islamic world base their murderous persecution of Christians and other non-Muslims on the Quran and example of Muhammad?



RELIGIOUS LEADERS UNITED: "WE ARE CONVINCED BEYOND DOUBT THAT THE ATTEMPT TO SOW SEEDS OF DISCORD BETWEEN CHRISTIANS AND MUSLIMS WILL FAIL"
Agenzia Fides via Pravoslavie.ru — 9/25/2013

The attack carried out by the Somali Shabaab against the Westgate Mall in Nairobi has been condemned by religious Kenyan leaders participating in the Inter-Religious Council.

"We, religious leaders, are engaged in a robust dialogue to ensure that these relations are not just maintained but also made stronger. We are convinced beyond doubt that the attempt to sow seeds of discord between Muslims and Christians will fail miserably and that we shall remain united" said Adan Wachu, Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Muslims of Kenya.

Anglican Bishop of Nairobi, Joel Waweru Mwangi, said: "We are disheartened with whatever happened, but we want to call our Christian brothers and sisters to keep peace and maintain peace".

According to testimonies gathered by survivors, it seems the attackers targeted their victims based on religious affiliation, saving the Muslims, to whom they asked to recite the Shahada, the Muslim profession of faith.