Unfortunately, around the world, people are fighting because of class, ethnicity and even religion.
This is probably why a recent video of a Catholic priest and church members singing "Selamat Hari Raya" at the end of prayers on Sunday has been met with praise by netizens.
The video posted by Twitter user @dazereebosuin on May 24 has gotten over 8,000 likes and 5,000 retweets.
According to the thread, the video was taken at the St Francis Xavier Cathedral in Keningau, Sabah.
@dazereebousin Tweeted, "**THIS HAPPENED IN SABAH** Roman Catholic’s priest & church members sang Hari Raya song to muslim friends after today’s sunday mass ended. can you see how peaceful our state is?"
**THIS HAPPENED IN SABAH**
— DazzyB? (@dazereebosuin) May 24, 2020
Roman Catholic’s priest & church members sang Hari Raya song to muslim friends after today’s sunday mass ended. can you see how peaceful our state is? ? pic.twitter.com/EAAGZPY7B0
Showering praises
Numerous netizens also commented on the Tweet with most praising the church for singing the song during mass.Thanks for showing this! In Sabah, many families are made up of Christians and Muslims... a lot of respect n everyone quite harmonious here ???
— Mel▪protect all children▪ (@BigBang_iLike) May 25, 2020
Bagus macam ni. Harmoni dan hormat menghormati perayaan masing-masing. This the best!
— Why me (@annesofia9) May 25, 2020
In Miri Sarawak, theres a church and mosque just by the side of each other.
— james (@jamessim__) May 25, 2020
But the Mosque opens up their doors to let Christians park inside while as the Church does the same thing during Friday prayers?
This truly shows how harmonious the state Sabah and Sarawak is ❤️
The above video may surprise many. But if you think about it, it's a nice, decent, human thing to do. Doesn't cost anything. I think any religion, at the very core, teaches us to be kind, respectful, & compassionate towards ourselves & others. Honestly it's not that hard at all.
— AnderAgnelli (@7Agnelli) May 26, 2020
Most netizens also commented on how religious tolerance was more noticeable in Sabah and Sarawak.
Keep it up you guys!
As for us the rest of us, we should follow their example and think of how we can help enhance unity and reduce divisiveness, especially with regards to race and religion.