August 27, 2010 – Mexico City, Mexico…Raul Lozano/IAD Staff
Earlier this month, the Seventh-day Adventist Church and other religious organizations participated in a special “Dialogue for Safety” with President Felipe Calderon. It was the third such dialogue in the fight against escalating delinquency and organized crime in the country.
In his message to religious leaders, the Mexican president solicited collaboration in denouncing violent crime.
“We should fulfill our duty as citizens to inform the authorities of illicit crimes and its participants,” said President Calderon. He also urged religious groups to participate in strategies that can contribute to the good of the country.
President Calderon discussed the importance of the coordination and collaboration among all the population sectors towards public safety. The government recognized the need of religious organizations which can instill values and establish a peaceful environment in the country.
“I believe that we must be united in the framework of our function as churches, but we need to have access to media like radio, television and the press to spread our values to society,” said Pastor Torres, president of the church in Central Mexico. Pastor Torres also serves as the head representative for all four regions of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Mexico.
Church leaders are hopeful that the open dialogue with the president will allow for greater involvement in the fight against violence in the country.
