Christians, Jains have much in common: Cardinal Tauran

(November 14, 2011) Earlier on Sunday, Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran attended a meeting between Christians and Jains in the Indian capital and stressed on the need to join hands together to preserve and promote life with dignity and freedom. “Christians and Jains have many things in common. As Christians, we believe that life is very precious and the Jain religion too upholds the sanctity of life and urges its promotion and protection,” said the cardinal. Cardinal Tauran said that “our vocation to promote respect for life, non-violence, peace and harmony in today’s world brings us together with the common bond of mutual affection for each other.’ The cardinal called on all those engaged in politics, economics and social communications to do everything in their power to “promote a culture which respects human life.” Sadhvi Sadhna from the Jain community said that a person has to believe in his/her religious scriptures as no religion teaches hatred or non-violence. During his 10-visit to India, Cardinal Tauran held meetings with representatives of India’s leading religions.