Obama's Diwali message

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Democratic White House candidate Barack Obama has wished

a “joyous†Diwali to the Indian American community here, saying the festival

provides a “wonderful opportunity†to reflect on the year past and

rededicate to spread peace and tolerance in the coming year.

 

Noting that much has happened in the world since the festival was celebrated

last time, the Presidential race front-runner pledged to work to renew

America’s moral leadership in the world if elected in Nov 4 election.

 

“Thank you for the opportunity to share a few thoughts with you as we near the

night of Diwali. In the coming days, Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and their friends of

all faiths will gather across America and around the world to celebrate the

Festival of Lights.

 

“Much has happened in the world since the last Diwali, and this is a wonderful

opportunity to reflect on the year past and rededicate ourselves for spreading

peace and tolerance in the coming year,†Obama said in a message on October

24.

 

“Last year, I wrote that Diwali’s celebration of the triumph of illumination

over ignorance had a special meaning for me. At that time, traveling across

America and meeting people of every spiritual and ethnic background showed me

that there is much more that unites us than divides us. Now, one year later, I

believe this even more strongly,†he said.

 

“Americans, despite our varied backgrounds, believe that all people are

created equal, and that each person should be free to practice or not practice

religion as they choose,†the Illinois Senator added.

 

“If I’m elected President of the United States, I will work to renew

America’s moral leadership in the world. This is our time to create change,

and I believe that we can and must continue the fight against ignorance and

intolerance. I wish you all the best for a joyous Diwali†Obama said. (PTI)

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Ammachi: patria1818: Sat, 1 Nov 2008

07:49:27 -0700 Obama's Diwali message

 

 

 

 

http://www.indiajournal.com/pages/event.php?id=4960WASHINGTON, D.C. - The

Democratic White House candidate Barack Obama has wished a “joyous” Diwali to

the Indian American community here, saying the festival provides a “wonderful

opportunity” to reflect on the year past and rededicate to spread peace and

tolerance in the coming year.Noting that much has happened in the world since

the festival was celebrated last time, the Presidential race front-runner

pledged to work to renew America’s moral leadership in the world if elected in

Nov 4 election.“Thank you for the opportunity to share a few thoughts with you

as we near the night of Diwali. In the coming days, Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and

their friends of all faiths will gather across America and around the world to

celebrate the Festival of Lights.“Much has happened in the world since the last

Diwali, and this is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the year past and

rededicate ourselves for spreading peace and tolerance in the coming year,”

Obama said in a message on October 24.“Last year, I wrote that Diwali’s

celebration of the triumph of illumination over ignorance had a special meaning

for me. At that time, traveling across America and meeting people of every

spiritual and ethnic background showed me that there is much more that unites us

than divides us. Now, one year later, I believe this even more strongly,” he

said.“Americans, despite our varied backgrounds, believe that all people are

created equal, and that each person should be free to practice or not practice

religion as they choose,” the Illinois Senator added.“If I’m elected President

of the United States, I will work to renew America’s moral leadership in the

world. This is our time to create change, and I believe that we can and must

continue the fight against ignorance and intolerance. I wish you all the best

for a joyous Diwali” Obama said. (PTI)

 

 

 

 

 

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Ha, ha, ha.

 

I think Amma would approve Obama's caring generosity, moving forward

always with faith, and his forbearance in the face of extreme

provocation.

 

May love finally prevail.

 

Max