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It remains at the center of all aspects of society.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Experiences have shown that people listen more to religious leaders than political leaders, the president pointed out, adding that their role is therefore fundamental as their teachings shape communities and have their own well deserved spaces.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSecular states clearly define those spaces and that is why religion as well as any other differences such as ethnicity, gender should never be used for political experiences.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>African Union Commission Deputy Chairperson, Monique Nsanzabaganwa, said the African continent is rich in diverse cultures, religions, faiths, and traditions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is this diversity that makes us unique and gives us strength,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n<p>The African Union Commission recognizes the importance of promoting interfaith harmony as means of fostering peace, and development on our continent.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is through dialogue, understanding mutual respect for each other that we can build bridges and work together for the common good of all Africans.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Inter-religious Council of Ethiopia Secretary-General, Liqe Teguhan Tagay Tadelle said the aim of the Inter-Religious Council of Ethiopia is to promote peaceful coexistence, interfaith harmony and cooperation, mutual respect, environmental protection, promoting dignity and religious freedom.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is very significant to celebrate the world interfaith harmony event here in Ethiopia as Ethiopia is a land of interfaith harmony since time immemorial.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ethiopia\">Ethiopia<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Ethiopia. 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