A former Senate President, David Mark, has appealed to Nigerians to consciously imbibe the culture of religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence, in order to actualise development for the good of all.
David Mark, canvassed for a harmonious society, that guarantees a win-win situation for all.
In his Easter goodwill message to Nigerians, the former Senate President stated that religion should ordinarily be the elixir for peace, good neighbourliness, development and not hatred and war.
The season of Easter and the lessons of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ juxtaposed by the current security challenges, Senator Mark opined calls for sober reflection on where our country is headed.
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He said: “It is time for all men and women of good conscience to rise up and make a positive difference in our country.
“We should ponder on the supreme sacrifice of Jesus Christ, selflessness, forgiveness and eschew all forms of religious or social vices tearing the nation apart”.
“Let us work towards building trust and confidence between and amongst our people, in order to stimulate a harmonious relationship”.
We are stronger together and we can surmount our difficulties as a people.”
Mark also implored the clergy in the society, to preach the message of love, sacrifice, forgiveness, and tolerance as exemplified by the death and resurrection of Christ.
(Edited by : Tunde Orebiyi)