5 September 2006
The Week of Global Interfaith Dialogue with theme of "Common Values " was hold by Institute for Interreligious Dialogue , Iran
The forth annual week of Global interfaith Dialogue hosted by Institute for Interreligious Dialogue on sep.5.2006 Institute for Interreligious dialogue in cooperation with Global Family for Love and Peace ( GFLP) and supporting the observance of the United Nations International Day of Peace organized a meeting with participation of religious minorities . Mr. Seyed Mohammad Ali Abtahi , president of IID , Dr. Ardeshir Khorshidian , Zoroastrian Mobed , Albert Kochoi , Dr. Hamami Lalezar and Mr. Sirkisian , Archbishop were the main speakers for this event .
At the opening, Mr. Seyed Mohammad Ali Abtahi emphasized on the impact of religion on Culture, he said: Picturing a community without religion is impossible , attention to religion has become more serious than ever and if we consider the 11 September , as a new chapter in the world , we will notice the importance of religion since then , but unfortunately the voice of this process is being heard with Violence . Dr. Ardeshir Khorshidian , Head of council of Mobeds in Tehran , concentrated on common beliefs among all religions such as : Monotheism , Messenger , believe in Resurrection and said: based on Zoroaster , there is two reason for making human as a the superior of the creatures , they would be 1- wisdom 2- conscience . Khorshidian in continue added that Zoroaster believe in equality of all human regardless of their race , religion , sexuality , but call human ethic for building a healthy life . Sabooh Serkisian , Archbishop , after mentioning the variety of Culture , Tradition , opposed political systems , Globalization and new challenges said: some elements like neighborhood , coexistence , alliance between different Cultures and Civilizations have made the opportunity for mutual understanding . He emphasized on this fact that Multi-religion , multi-nation and multi-cultural society is not able to serve the people without Dialogue and mutual cooperation . Religious Dialogue with inspiration of God's Love tries to exam the human sincerity to God's commands . Dr. Lalezar , religious advisor to The Jews made his point on pivotal role of " Common Values " for confronting the War and conflict . According to him , believing in God is one of the common beliefs in Religions . Albert Kochoi , Head of Assyrian council in his speech confirmed that common grounds in religions should be examined by religious Leaders and clarified; his opinion on Assyrian is National . At the end of this meeting Mr. Seyed Mhammad Ali Abtahi said: Unfortunately a dangerous game has been played and it is tried to violate and flaming the fire in the Name of Religion .
