JESUSCARITASEST.ORG REPORT:
Many religious leaders are concerned with the jubilation that has followed the murder of Osama Bin Laden. The Vatican spokesman, Fr. Federico Lombari stated, "Osama bin Laden - as we all know – was gravely responsible for promoting division and hatred between peoples, causing the death of countless innocent lives, and of exploiting religions to this end. Faced with the death of a man, a Christian never rejoices, but reflects on the serious responsibility of each and every one of us before God and before man, and hopes and commits himself so that no event be an opportunity for further growth of hatred, but for peace." It was also noted by Asianews that the Moscow Patriarchate warned against this rejoicing, "The Russian Orthodox Church does not share the joy that we have seen in some countries - Archpriest Georgy Roschin, deputy head of the Patriarchate's department for relations between the Church and society told Interfax - whoever dies, be he the greatest evil or the greatest terrorist, he will be judged by God alone. "
According to UCAN news many now live in fear for possible reprisal. There are demands for increased protection among Christians in Pakistan.
Now it is imperative to pray for peaceful relations among Muslims and Christians in the wake of a death that has caused international repercussions.
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