Baha'is condemned the attack by NATO forces
Recently the NATO forces headed by American Army killed dozens of Pakistani Army troops and later said that this was done by mistake.
The American nation that has the best military equipment in the world and regarding which Abdul Baha has said:
America is a noble nation, a standard-bearer of peace throughout the world, shedding her light to all regions. Other nations are not untrammeled and free of intrigues like the United States, and are unable to bring about Universal Peace. But America, thank God, is at peace with all the world, and is worthy of raising the flag of brotherhood and International Peace.
(Dr. J. E. Esslemont, Baha'u'llah and the New Era, p. 242)
The Baha'is have openly condemned the NATO American Air Strikes on innocent Pakistani Troops.
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2011\12\05\story_5-12-2011_pg13_4
This was a very good step by the Baha'i community of Pakistan. We thank them for their good gesture. Normally they do not participate in this type of condemnations and stay away by giving their excuse of 'involvement in politics'.
What the world expect from Bahais
The world in now awaiting to see if the Baha'is also condemns the Israeli atrocities on innocent Palestinians.
There are many cases when the Israeli committed the crimes against humanity was never condemned by the Baha'i community that has its head quarters in Haifa, Israel. The Israeli Jews also condemned these crimes but the Baha'is never issued a statement condemning this.
For instance this report that was reported by Reuters:
United Nations investigators said on Monday Israel violated a range of human rights during its invasion of Gaza, including targeting civilians and using a child as a human shield.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2009/03/23/us-un-rights-israel-idUSTRE52M6G220090323?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews
If Baha'is are really sincere in their policy of defending human rights, then their supreme body must issue a statement condemning the violation of International laws by the state of Israel.
Please keep up your good work
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Daily Times
Monday, December 05, 2011
Religious scholars condemn NATO attack on army check post
Staff Report
LAHORE: Religious scholars belonging to Muslim, Hindu, Christian, Sikh and Bahai communities condemned the NATO attacks on the border post in Mohmand Agency in which dozens of the Pakistan Army troops were killed.
According to press releases issued by the Peace and Harmony Network Pakistan (PHNP) and the Pakistan Catholic Bishops’ Conference (PCBC) on Sunday, both the organizations held separate meetings in Faisalabad and Multan to discuss the promotion of peace and religious harmony in the country and declared the NATO attack as an assault on Pakistan’s sovereignty.
On behalf of the Christian community, the Bishops expressed shock and concern over the incident, terming the strike a direct attack on the sovereignty and integrity of Pakistan. They said that the NATO attack was against the international law and was unacceptable.
Expressing his sympathies and solidarity with the bereaved families, PCBC President Bishop Joseph Coutts stated that the army troops had sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. He paid rich tribute to the patriotism and bravery of the troops and assured that the Christians of Pakistan stood by the army at this crucial juncture.
PHNP Chairman Maulana Zubair Abid and Co-Chairman Bishop Dr Andrew Francis and other participants of the meeting also condemned the NATO attack, demanding international attention to the matter. Presiding over a meeting with representatives of the Muslim, Hindu, Christian, Sikh and Bahai communities in Multan, the religious leaders said that they would work jointly for the promotion of peace and harmony.
Javaid William, Pir Shafaat Rasool, Allama Jawed Akbar Saqi, Maulana Assadullah Farooq, Shakir Rizvi, Shakeelur Rehman Nasir, Amar Nath Randhawa, Pandit Haroon Sarab Diyal and Taranjeet Singh also participated in the meeting.
The Islamic scholars and representatives from Hindu, Christian, Sikh and Bahai communities have decided to work jointly under the banner of the PHNP to support the cause of peace and harmony in Pakistan.
