Dear All,
Soon after my return from the US to Mauritius, I commented on the deep interfaith respect that is so evident on the island.
I remarked that Mauritius, its Government leaders and its multiracial and multi denominational population sets a most edifying example to the rest of a world that is so torn apart through lack of neighborly charity and love of God.
By contrast, here in Mauritius the profound tolerance and gracious reverence towards the various religious bodies ensure that peace, justice and joy blossom abundantly.
My past posts -: Sunday Sept. 10: “Along the way people of all creeds and color had set up tents to shade the pilgrims from sun or rain while offering free refreshments.” – Saturday August 26: “…on the occasion of the feast of St. Louis, the patron saint of our capital, Port Louis, the bishop celebrated mass… Present at the mass were the Honorable Prime minister, Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam and Mrs V. Ramgoolam, the president of the Republic of Mauritius and his wife, the vice president and a large number of ministers and dignitaries. It was edifying to see the respect with which Indians, Muslims, Buddhists etc. attended this 90 minute celebration” – Tuesday August 15 “Never in my life have I seen the feast of the Assumption of Our Blessed Mother the Virgin Mary being celebrated as I saw it today in Mauritius! Yes in Mauritius! A predominantly Indian and Islamic country, freedom of religion exists to such an extent that August 15th is a national holiday in honor of Our Blessed Mother!!!” – All reflect this awesome sense of a prayerful nation under God. It is what impressed me the most upon my return to fervent Mauritius!
I was glad to note that this personal feeling was reinforced today September 19th in a press article:
The U.S. bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor issued a report on September 15 under the heading: ‘Mauritius International Freedom Report 2006’ It states that the Mauritian Government ensures that religious freedom is a priority and a must in its society.
So much so that every year the Government offers subsidies to various denominations!!!
America has much to learn from the Mauritian model if it genuinely wants to promote worldwide Peace. The U.S. should not merely be content to report. Above all, the U.S. Government should find the courage to make every effort to follow the leadership of the wise and well blessed exemplary Mauritian Government.
Proud to be a Mauritian!
Soon after my return from the US to Mauritius, I commented on the deep interfaith respect that is so evident on the island.
I remarked that Mauritius, its Government leaders and its multiracial and multi denominational population sets a most edifying example to the rest of a world that is so torn apart through lack of neighborly charity and love of God.
By contrast, here in Mauritius the profound tolerance and gracious reverence towards the various religious bodies ensure that peace, justice and joy blossom abundantly.
My past posts -: Sunday Sept. 10: “Along the way people of all creeds and color had set up tents to shade the pilgrims from sun or rain while offering free refreshments.” – Saturday August 26: “…on the occasion of the feast of St. Louis, the patron saint of our capital, Port Louis, the bishop celebrated mass… Present at the mass were the Honorable Prime minister, Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam and Mrs V. Ramgoolam, the president of the Republic of Mauritius and his wife, the vice president and a large number of ministers and dignitaries. It was edifying to see the respect with which Indians, Muslims, Buddhists etc. attended this 90 minute celebration” – Tuesday August 15 “Never in my life have I seen the feast of the Assumption of Our Blessed Mother the Virgin Mary being celebrated as I saw it today in Mauritius! Yes in Mauritius! A predominantly Indian and Islamic country, freedom of religion exists to such an extent that August 15th is a national holiday in honor of Our Blessed Mother!!!” – All reflect this awesome sense of a prayerful nation under God. It is what impressed me the most upon my return to fervent Mauritius!
I was glad to note that this personal feeling was reinforced today September 19th in a press article:
The U.S. bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor issued a report on September 15 under the heading: ‘Mauritius International Freedom Report 2006’ It states that the Mauritian Government ensures that religious freedom is a priority and a must in its society.
So much so that every year the Government offers subsidies to various denominations!!!
America has much to learn from the Mauritian model if it genuinely wants to promote worldwide Peace. The U.S. should not merely be content to report. Above all, the U.S. Government should find the courage to make every effort to follow the leadership of the wise and well blessed exemplary Mauritian Government.
Proud to be a Mauritian!
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