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Let peace and healing prevail this Christmas

The Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism and Taoism (MCCBCHST), once again, wishes to share its joyful greetings to all Christians on the occasion of Christmas that is always celebrated on Dec 25.

As Christians celebrate religiously Christmas this year they reflect on that enduring announcement made to the shepherds of Bethlehem, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men of goodwill” (Lk2: 14) . This is the same peace we wish for Malaysia for all its peoples, irrespective of race, creed and differing ideologies held by groups with vested interests.

Let us pray and be proactive in promoting genuine acts of care, compassion and healing to this wounded nation still bleeding with mistrust, suspicion, revenge and insulting name-calling that collectively destroys any attempt to promote peace and joy by eminent people of goodwill among its beautiful and gifted people of the one Creator who loves us all in-spite of our wicked evil intentions and schemes on the contrary.

May the coming New Year be an occasion for all of us to consciously play our roles, wherever we are, to promote peace and harmony. Let us exploit every opportune moment to ensure better understanding, engage in fraternal dialogue to destroy or diminish anxiety, resentment, fear and misrepresentation that have taken hold of our psyches during this past year.

Let every effort be made to uphold one another in esteem, forgiveness, acceptance and happy co-existence for the love of this unique nation blessed abundantly which few other nations can boast off.

May the promotion of peace be the beginning and end of every word we say, every act we do and every dream we have, for the positive growth of this our nation we call Malaysia in all aspects of its national aspirations be they  religious, cultural, social, national, economic or political advancement.

May you have a blessed Christmas and a fruitful New Year of peace.

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