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Opposition Member of Parliament Vijay Nath has strongly condemned the remarks made by a pastor—who is also a serving police officer—during a church sermon that has since gone viral on social media.
He described the remarks against Hindu’s and Muslims as “unethical and disgraceful.”
“This behavior is made more egregious by the fact that the individual is a Police Officer, a public servant whose solemn oath is to uphold the very peace, discipline, and respect he has now endangered,” said Mr Nath.
“Fiji is defined by its deep roots as a proud multicultural and multi-religious nation. For generations, people of all races and faiths have lived together in profound peace and unity.”
“Any attempt to belittle, scorn, or disrespect another’s religion or culture is not merely unacceptable; it is an act of betrayal against the spirit of tolerance and mutual respect that is the bedrock of our society.”
He added silence from those present during the sermon was equally troubling.
“I strongly believe that those who stood silent during the sermon are equally accountable. Silence in the face of prejudice is not neutrality; it is complicity. It actively undermines the principles of harmony and national respect.”
“This is not a time for division; it is a time for moral clarity. We must rise, shoulder to shoulder, to actively defend and preserve the values of respect, unity, and understanding that form the unbreakable foundation of our beloved Fiji.”
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