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Interfaith relationships

Posted: 27 Apr 2022, 09:31
by Chinazo Anozie
One of the themes the author kept pushing for (other than world peace) was the importance of interfaith relationships. For me, this was one of the things i really admired about him. The fact that he, a devout Muslim, could have intimate relationships with people of different religions such as his wife, president Houphouet-Boigny, and a host of others.

I believe the importance of interfaith relationships can't be understated. What are your thoughts on this?

Re: Interfaith relationships

Posted: 27 Apr 2022, 15:37
by Etini Willie
This is the recipe for world peace. When we learn to look at people beyond tiny indices like religious background. Dr. Ghoulem is extraordinary

Re: Interfaith relationships

Posted: 28 Apr 2022, 13:03
by Chinazo Anozie
Etini Willie wrote: 27 Apr 2022, 15:37 This is the recipe for world peace. When we learn to look at people beyond tiny indices like religious background. Dr. Ghoulem is extraordinary
I completely agree with you, Etini. If we can all just accept each other's differences, the world would be a better place. Dr. Ghoulem truly was extraordinary.

Re: Interfaith relationships

Posted: 12 May 2022, 19:01
by Marsha JJ
I appreciated the author's views on the importance of interfaith relationships. I got the sense that this contributed to his success in life, and particularly as a leader.

Re: Interfaith relationships

Posted: 01 Jun 2022, 07:44
by Shillah Andeso
I think differences in faith shouldn't lead us to be divided. We have to accept that everyone has their own beliefs and learn to live in harmony. Dr. Ghoul em simply understood this concept.

Re: Interfaith relationships

Posted: 11 Jul 2022, 09:12
by Olomofe
This is also one are of the area in the book that I so much love. He wouldn't have acheive success as a diplomate if he did not see beyond religious prejudice and nepotism. I was awestruck at his mentality about interfaith

Re: Interfaith relationships

Posted: 16 Jul 2022, 15:24
by Rex Rexy
This man is a symbol of the religious tolerance we preach today. He embodies everything virtuous. He married a Christian and never pressured her to convert to Islam. This is highly commendable

Re: Interfaith relationships

Posted: 19 Jul 2022, 16:00
by Ateshi John
I was more than impressed with what I encountered in the book. Such level of tolerance and humanity is rare these days.
The interfaith unions are dicey things in nature, cause truth be told not everyone would share or have the same mindset as the author.
Personally, this might sound a bit weird but I don't believe it's possible for humans to come to accept one another. Chaos and torment are part of us, part of what we have become, to the point that many no longer know what it means to be humane.
The division, and strife between us is due to the single fact that people naturally will hate and find reasons to hate. And where there are none, man would create one.
Yes a few true humans will be free from these shackles of hate but theeir numbers would always be small compared to the others.
And the sad part of it all is, education and enlightenment may salvage a few, but it won't solve this division, nepotism and disunity amongst us because no one teaches hatred or wickedness.
Only one thing truly brings diverse people together and it's a common goal or common problem.

Re: Interfaith relationships

Posted: 21 Jul 2022, 11:29
by Odowgu kenso
If I were to be honest, most act of terrorism and wars can be traced to religion. If one can be able to tolerate and associate amicably with people of other relationship I think we will be having a more peaceful world. This subject is a prove that the author really desired peace.

Re: Interfaith relationships

Posted: 18 Aug 2022, 05:44
by Micah_1
His support for interfaith relationship is something I admire alot. Not to talk of the epilogue in the book, where he advocated for peace amongst all religions. He also showed example by marrying a Catholic woman despite the fact that he is a Muslim.

Re: Interfaith relationships

Posted: 22 Sep 2022, 03:46
by Oluchii
I agree with you, I admired him for that. His relationship between him and his wife, a Muslim and a Catholic was inspirational.

Re: Interfaith relationships

Posted: 22 Sep 2022, 15:22
by Versaty
I have thought about it that if we could some number of people who could so much hold religious tolerance in this world, many wars, both international or intra-national, wouldnt have existed

Re: Interfaith relationships

Posted: 13 Oct 2022, 02:51
by Chukwuemeka Ezema
I loved his stance and support for interfaith relationship. He believed that we served the same God and shared the same faith.

Re: Interfaith relationships

Posted: 14 Oct 2022, 00:50
by Charles lib
Etini Willie wrote: 27 Apr 2022, 15:37 This is the recipe for world peace. When we learn to look at people beyond tiny indices like religious background. Dr. Ghoulem is extraordinary
I completely agree with you.

Re: Interfaith relationships

Posted: 17 Oct 2022, 21:48
by Charles lib
Etini Willie wrote: 27 Apr 2022, 15:37 This is the recipe for world peace. When we learn to look at people beyond tiny indices like religious background. Dr. Ghoulem is extraordinary
I so much believe your point, nice one