DIMAPUR, MARCH 25 (MExN): Replying to the solidarity and concern demonstrated by more than 30 prominent Church leaders from the North, South, East and West of the USA, several Naga clergymen today sermonized that the petition from America should serve as an eye-opener for the Naga people.
Rev Dr Wati Aier termed some of the signatories as “greats in the Baptist Church.” To make such an appeal only means the Americans have love and concern for the Naga people, he said. Some of those who appended their signatures in their request for Naga groups to come to a consensus are already in retired homes. To bring such a number together is no mean feat, Wati said. “Nagas should not take this appeal lightly. If we take it lightly we are not sensible people.”
Reverend Zhapu Terhuja, General Secretary of the Nagaland Baptist Church Council, termed the appeal as a good sign and “a great message” as it did not support any faction. He said a reply to say thank you would be an obligation.
Reasoning that words are but only words, Father Abraham of the Catholic Church called for the implementation of any such kind of initiative. He termed the letter as a ‘wake-up call’ for the Nagas.
Peace Director of the NBCC, Rev Kari Longchar, welcomed the concern which appears as support to the reconciliation and healing process initiated by the Church. He said that other Church leaders around the world could be contacted through the Americans. A prayerful approach has to be employed in the process, he said.
Coining the letter as an “emotional appeal”, Rev Dr Keyho said the Americans were ‘God’s servants’. He advocated that measures have to be taken to bring the divided house of the Nagas together without any motive of condemnation and justification. “That is our destiny.”
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