Quote #21

'Two thousand and five is our Year of Forgiveness in Fiji. Again, we are seeking God's help in reconciliation and in making the country whole. Each of the great religions teaches forgiveness. That is a golden thread that links them.'

More from Laisenia Qarase

  1. 'We encircle the globe with a chain of love, faith and trust, knowing that He (God) is listening.'
  2. 'For Christians, the rules are clear. They are under order to forgive. We must follow those orders, no matter how difficult they appear. If…
  3. 'With a resounding yes I say we can reconcile and that it really is a matter of the heart.' (27 July 2005)
  4. 'The forgiveness of Christ is complete, and without condition. It is not dependent on an apology, or tied to a punishment.'
  5. 'We must learn to respect each other's views and to differ without anger or ill will.' (14 July 2005)
  6. 'Christianity took Ratu Cakobau and the Fijians from the way of the club, to the way of peace. Our islands were transformed forever.'
  7. 'The foundation in which the Bill was introduced was for the Government to offer a political solution that was legally binding, because if …
  8. 'Opponents seem to think the end of the world is nigh and that law and order will grind to a complete halt. Their strategy is based on atta…

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