From: Biniam Haile \(SWE\) (eritrea.lave@comhem.se)
Date: Wed Sep 16 2009 - 16:05:11 EDT
Refined Culture Based On Strong Consciousness
By Staff
Sep 16, 2009, 09:04
After colorfully celebrating the Geez New Year, the people of Eritrea
are preparing to mark Eid Al-Fater and Holy Cross holidays. The manner
religious holidays are celebrated in Eritrea are unique, as they are
observed by everyone, even though the people have diverse and different
religious convictions. Such a unique custom is the product of the
cultivated and refined culture the people have.
History has it that the people of Eritrea are one of the first people in
the world to embrace Islam and Christianity. Christianity was introduced
in the 3rd Century A.D., whereas Islam was introduced at a time the
Prophet Mohammed was alive.
In many parts of the world religions were introduced through forced
conversions attached with brutal invasions, expansion of empires or
through preaching accompanied with hand outs. Where as the people of
Eritrea willingly accepted both religions fully understanding their
essence and meaning. Hence, the people of Eritrea view any given
religious conviction or adherence as a choice. And therefore, fully
understanding that the quintessence of any given religion is loving one
another and mutual respect, Eritreans respect the choice of each other,
and mark religious holidays with reverence. This has enabled the people
of Eritrea to develop a unique and exemplary culture.
Eritreans have therefore conducted their day-to-day activities for over
14 centuries with mutual respect to each other under the umbrella of
rich spiritual serenity. Another proud addition to their history is the
fact that the people of Eritrea have fought side by side and united
against the forces of colonization and rightfully earned their
independence.
This has allowed the people of Eritrea to enjoy a unique unity and
religious tolerance amongst each other. The exceptional means the people
of Eritrea mark their religious holidays is therefore, a product of
their refined culture that has been founded upon the dynamics of harmony
and respect for one another.
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