A Word on Islam and the Twenty-First Century – The Tenth Islamic Conference
His Holiness Pope Shenouda III greets the participants of the conference and points to the importance of this meeting as a platform for the exchange of thought and work in order to advance the Arab countries.
Development and technology:
His Holiness Pope Shenouda III speaks about the development of the world and that we must keep pace with this development in means and technology and communication methods without touching the fixed values and principles.
Benefits of communication means:
He explains that modern means of communication make ideas and news spread instantly, and they can be exploited to spread knowledge, religion and culture, and that technology enables large information bundles in small media.
Translation and publishing heritage:
His Holiness Pope Shenouda III emphasizes the necessity of translation into the living languages of the world so that our world can present its heritage, values and principles to the world, as we also benefit from the sciences and inventions of others.
Unity and global influence:
He calls for the Arabs to unite and work as an influential force in the world instead of merely submitting to its influences, citing historical examples that show the power of unity.
Social and economic issues:
His Holiness Pope Shenouda III warns about unemployment issues and the impact of automation on job opportunities, and about the importance of seeking ethical and economic solutions to prevent negative effects.
Cultural choice and distinctiveness:
He encourages our move into the age of knowledge while preserving the distinctiveness of our values and ethics, not dissolving into the other, affirming that usage determines whether technology becomes good or evil.
Conclusion and prayer:
His Holiness Pope Shenouda III concludes by offering his congratulations to the conference and his prayer that it be a cause of blessing and benefit for the nation, and that science and technology be harnessed to serve good and values.
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