Truth About The Crucifixion — Page 249
This is what Khalifatul Masih III said: The newly-formed British Council of Churches' Committee For Relationships With People Of Other Faiths has issued a statement with reference to the International Conference of the Ahmadiyya Movement on The Deliverence of Jesus from the Cross in which it affirms its readiness to open a constructive dialogue with, among others, representatives of the Ahmadiyya Movement. The statement expresses apprehension that the publicity given to the Conference "may. . . cause offence". I desire to announce that in holding the Conference the Ahmadiyya Movement has meant no offence and none should be taken. Throughout the Conference, Jesus, in whom we believe as a righteous prophet and true messenger of God, was referred to in terms of the deepest respect and reverence. The statement points out that there are doctrinal differences between the Ahmadiyya Movement and orthodox Islamic authorities. I wish to make it clear that all Islamic sects, despite their differences, are united on the Unity of God, the righteousness of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, on whom be peace and blessings of God and on his being the Seal of the Prophets and the most exalted of them all. On the question of the Unity of God and the doctrine of Trinity there is no difference whatever between us. It is further affirmed in the statement: Our reluctance to make public comment on the London Conference also stems from our awareness that Christianity has often indulged in aggressive and negative attacks on the central tenets of other religions. attacks of a sort comparable to these Ahmadiyya attacks on the central 241