"Jewish, Muslim, Christian leaders meeting in Istanbul commit to bringing peace, not conflict
By BENJAMIN HARVEY (Associated Press Writer)
Associated Press
11/07/2005
ISTANBUL, Turkey - Jewish, Muslim and Christian leaders meeting in Istanbul Monday said religious figures have an obligation to be the voice of conciliation and peace, and not to incite religious conflict.
The leaders met at the beginning of a three-day conference called Peace and Tolerance II, devoted to interreligious cooperation for peace in southeastern Europe, the Balkans and Central Asia - regions that have recently been rife with religious conflict."
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