Approaching the West — Page 96
A pproaching the West—96 philosophy and many other fields. It is time to create a new culture of co-existence and cooperation. Instead of thinking of clash of civilizations, let’s think together to create a new Judeo-Christian Isl ā mic civilization based on mutual respect, love, peace and justice! The task ahead is not an easy one to achieve, but we have hope for the future. We have the will to work hard, with patience and steadfastness. Please allow me to conclude my remarks by reading out a small poem by entitled “Love Can Wait” written by Lon Woodrum, a writer, teacher and Christian minister: Love Can Wait Hate moves With swift impatience, Bent to know the fall of pity And the end of faith, Feverish to see Its banners blow In darkness over fields of death. But love is patient Till all time is passed; Love waits on God, Sure in its stand: No matter what the years May bring, at last All ages gather To His command.