Politique

Consolidating Peace : Religious Dialogue As Locomotive

By Eulalia AMABO
11 oct. 2021 12:39
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A conference to that effect was organised in Yaounde on October 9, 2021 on the theme, «Dialogue, Inter Religion, Multiculturalism and the Consolidation of Peace in Cameroon.”

Within the framework of contributing to the consolation of peace in the country, the Council of Imams and Muslim Dignitaries of Cameroon (CIDIMUC) has organised a conference on the participation of inter religious leaders in the process. The conference of October 9, 2021 which held on the theme, “Dialogue, Inter Religion, Multiculturalism and the Consolidation of Peace in Cameroon: Stakes and Challenges,” is an initiative of CIDIMUC General Coordinator, Dr. Moussa Oumarou. The objective of the conference was to preach the virtues of peaceful social cohesion in nation building, and how religions can contribute to conflict prevention and resolution. It was moderated by the Rector of the Protestant University of Central Africa (UPAC), Prof. Bouba Mbima, where the get together took place.
In her presentation on consolidating peace and living together through inter religious dialogue, Prof. Florence Uphie Chinje, urged Cameroonians to adopt the habit of respecting the religions, customs and traditions of other persons. “Living together is nothing less than accepting our differences,” she stated. Religions, she said, should set out to seek peace and reconciliation as well as conflict avoidance through their respective training methodologies. Educational and health institutions, Prof. Uphie Chinje noted, do not reject patience based on religion, an example which she said should be copied by other structures for a socially conducive Cameroon. She proposed peace programmes should be incorporated into the educational curriculum at all levels.
On his part, Prof. Abbé Jean-Marie Bodo, Member of the