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honor is built. inclusive national endeavor.
• Syria: A State of Respect for We must also emphasize that Christians
Collective and Individual Freedoms: are not to be used as material for media
Responsible freedom based on a state exploitation. It is essential to be mindful
of civil institutions that ensures equality of how to handle media and social media
for all and calls for the involvement of platforms, especially regarding the many
women and youth in rebuilding Syria. rumors they spread irresponsibly.
In addition, it ensures that all Syrians Furthermore, we stress the importance
are equal in front of the law, and that of distinguishing between caution and
all of them have the right to participate prudence on one hand and fear on the
in political life and hold public posts other. We do not interact with our fellow
on the basis of competence without any Syrians in fear, for love is the bond that
discrimination. unites us all. As the Evangelist John says,
• Syria: A Sate of Democracy: A “perfect love casts out fear, because fear
state where sovereignty belongs to the involves torment. But he who fears has
people, the law is the arbiter, and power not been made perfect in love” (1 John
transitions peacefully. 4:18).
• Syria: A State of Respect As we approach Christmas, the season
for Human Rights: Ensuring the of the hope brought by the Newborn in
independence of the judiciary and a Manger, I ask God to protect Syria and
equal opportunities for all its citizens, inspire those responsible for its leadership
emphasizing adherence to international during this phase, for the good of this
human rights law and rejecting all country and its kind-hearted people
forms of violence, hate speech, and who deserve life and see hope reflected
discrimination. in the eyes of their children. From this
The ultimate guarantor for achieving hope, we look forward today, affirming
all these aspirations is the Constitution. and keeping in mind that “God is in her
Therefore, the process of drafting the midst; she shall not be moved.” Blessed
Constitution must be a holistic and be His name forever. Amen.
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