Maronite Bishops: Spread of Terror Compels Protection of Social Fabric
The council of Maronite bishops urged the Lebanese on Wednesday to protect the social fabric and prevent Lebanon from being turned into a battleground.
“The spread of terror through booby-trapped cars and security chaos … should compel everyone to protect Lebanon’s social fabric and prevent it from being turned into a battleground for different conflicts,” the bishops, who met under Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi in Bkirki, said.
They said the failure to find a solution to political, security and economic crises calls for holding onto the National Pact, which they said is the basis for Lebanon's existence.
The National Pact embraces everyone based on unity and equal participation in power, the bishops said.
They also urged politicians to have faith in Lebanon.
The Maronite bishops lamented that Premier-designate Tammam Salam has failed to form the new cabinet as the presidential elections loom.
They urged “politicians and all lawmakers to assume their responsibilities and form a cabinet that can confront all challenges.”
The statement also said that officials should make serious preparations for electing a new president on time to revive the country and its constitutional institutions.
“The current stage requires high levels of vigilance, impartiality, dialogue and patriotic belonging,” it said.
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