In his Christmas message this year, the King has stressed the importance of universally shared values within major faiths, particularly in light of the tragic conflicts happening around the world at present. Amidst battles events in Gaza, Israel and Ukraine, the King quoted the words of Christ: “Do to others as you would have them do to you”. In addition, His Highness also pointed out the duty of all people to preserve and protect the planet, saying that it is a spiritual responsibility that falls upon all of us.
The King also praised the contributions of volunteers who aid those in need and commented on the “building bridges between faiths, protecting the environment and caring for the most vulnerable,” which were woven into the broadcast. The King has previously campaigned for supporting connections between various faiths, both nationally and internationally, and this year’s message highlights how much our religions all have in common.
The King spoke of the universal values found within the “Abrahamic family of religions,” which encompass Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. He urged all people to be mindful of these universal values, procure greater tolerance and imagine themselves in the circumstances of others.
Furthermore, the King connected the cause for environmental protection with spirituality. “Honouring the whole of creation” is a “belief shared by all religions,” cited the King. He linked environmentalism to spirituality and urged all people to take action to protect the Earth. The King even made reference to the shepherds in the story of Jesus’ birth as exemplary guardians of nature.
The annual message had the difficult task of addressing crucial topics while steering clear of accusations of political bias nevertheless, the speech tackled important present-day themes and described the essential considerations we ought to ponder as we step into the new year
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