Resolution adopted by the General Assembly

[ChristineMarie]

http://www.ipu.org/splz-e/unga07/counter.pdf

[FrankBeMe]

Did Carpathia write this??? :thinking

[ChristineMarie]

:lol

[ChristineMarie]

http://www.un.org/summit2005/documents.html

[ChristineMarie]

REMARKS BY
HIS MAJESTY KING ABDULLAH II
UNITED NATIONS 2005 WORLD SUMMIT
NEW YORK
16 SEPTEMBER 2005
Bismillah аr-Вантап Аt K†him
Your Excellencies:
Five years ago, the world's leaders met here to declare a new vision, for a new age. The Millenrnum
Summit was a response to a global moral consensus: our world can no longer deny the basics of life and peace
to billions of people.
Five years later, it is clear that we acted not a moment too soon. Humanity has seen the dangers of a
global system that excludes people – especially youth – from opportunity and hope. Now, the people of the
world are looking to us: to bring our nations together; to act with urgency; and to achieve results.
I am honoured to report that Jordan is on track to achieve the majority of its Millennium
Development targets. The challenges are real and there is much to be done. But gains are being made in
poverty reduction, health, education, gender equality, the environment, and more. This effort is only part of
Jordan's much larger national strategy – a comprehensive, inclusive approach to reform and development.
Yet, we do not act in a vacuum. Our country, our region, and the world, are all affected by the
prospects for peace. One critical step is to ensure zero tolerance towards those who promote extremism.
Jordan has worked with the international Muslim community to oppose extremist interpretations of Islam.
Jordan wants true, moderate, traditional Islam to replace fundamentalist, radical and militant Islam, everywhere
in the world, for every single Muslim.
In November of 2004 we issued the Amman Message, which sought to clarify the true nature of Islam
– what it is, and what it is not. Then, last July, over 180 scholars met in Amman. They represented 45
countries, and were supported by fatwas from 17 of the world's greatest Islamic scholars. Together, they
achieved, for the first lime in history, a unanimous consensus on a number of critical issues.
First, the declaration recognized the legitimacy and common principles of all eight of the traditional
schools of Islamic religious law. Second, it defined the necessary qualifications and conditions for issuing
fatwas. This exposes the illegitimacy of the extremist fatwas justifying terrorism, which contravene the
traditional schools of Islamic religious law and are in clear violation of Islam's core principles. Third, the
declaration condemned the practice known as "takfir" (calling others apostates) – a practice that is used by
extremists to justify violence against those who do not agree with them.
Even as we work for peace, development must go forward. Important in this effort is millennium
goal seven: international partnership.
When developed nations commit to active, increased development support, they advance global
progress for all. The world knows what is needed: fair trade, increased direct assistance, and debt relief. The
recent G-8 agreement on debt relief for the poorest nations was a positive step. The European Union has put
forward a calendar on increased assistance. We need to continue and expand such efforts.
This is particularly important with regard to the key group of lower-middle and middle-income
countries. Our countries have a major role in regional and global stability. Many of us have been forging
ahead full steam with reforms, and are on the verge of reaching higher income levels. That success can
translate into real development gains, only if it is nourished and sustained. A group of determined leaders,
mostly from middle-income countries, are discussing shared concerns –free and fair trade, targeted aid, and
more. We have agreed to continue our discussions on ways to reach accord with the developed nations.
This World Summit recognizes that our globe is one of shared dependence – and shared opportunity.
We have a strategic and also a moral mission. It is now in our hands to prove to the world's people, especially
our youth, that our international institutions work – and that global justice is real.
Thank you very much.

http://www.un.org/webcast/summit2005/statements16/jor050916eng.pdf

[FrankBeMe]

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I'm really glad someone caught that! :lol2

As for King Abduallah II, he's young, his daddy went to war with Israel twice and his mother is American. He seems rather moderate, but one can't be too sure lately.

However, his first line should be a pretty good taste of his views: "Five years ago, the world's leaders met here to declare a new vision, for a new age. The Millenrnum"

Obviously, the king is unaware that no human or groups of humans can bring about a Millenrnum. It just won't work from day one. The only person who can bring about THE Millenrnum is the Lord Jesus. Any human attempts to bring it in without Christ will fail.