PETALING JAYA, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on religious leaders of all faiths to play a stronger role in defending justice, compassion and universal values amid rising global distrust and moral decline.
In his opening remarks at the 2nd International Summit of Religious Leaders here, Anwar urged for a united front among faith leaders to defend the very essence of humanity and belief.
“All religious leaders must unite and defend what humanity is and what belief is. We must unite against the forces that reject faith altogether,” he said.
Anwar also expressed concern over what he described as a decline in trust and a deficit among political leaders in understanding the true meaning of justice, humanity, and good values.
He said many global leaders speak of democracy and human rights, yet fail to apply those values consistently, especially when dealing with other nations or communities.
“All religious leaders must unite and defend what humanity is and what belief is. We must unite against the forces that reject faith altogether,” he said.
Anwar also expressed concern over what he described as a decline in trust and a deficit among political leaders in understanding the true meaning of justice, humanity, and good values.
He said many global leaders speak of democracy and human rights, yet fail to apply those values consistently, especially when dealing with other nations or communities.