AI SUMMARY GENERATED ONLY FROM THIS ARTICLE'S TEXT.
President Mahinda Rajapaksa in his Christmas message said yesterday the teaching of love and understanding that brings a spirit of sharing, which marks the celebration of Christmas, could help in strengthening the bridges of peace, tolerance and reconciliation in our country.
He said: “Christians in Sri Lanka will today join fellow believers the world over in celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace.
They will share in the loving and giving that marks the spirit of Christmas, when families and communities come together to share in this great festival of the Nativity of Jesus Christ, who brought to the world the message of love to all that is the essence of the teaching of Christianity.
The teaching of love and understanding that brings the spirit of sharing, which marks the celebration of Christmas, can help in strengthening the bridges of peace, tolerance and reconciliation that are being built in our country.
The birth of Jesus Christ in a stable at Bethlehem shows the world the importance of love extending to all, moving beyond all barriers, extending from the highest to the humblest in society, to all beings who share this earth with us, and to nature that sustains us all.
The sound of Christmas bells ring out the message of peace, joy and goodwill to all today and in this festive season. I wish you all a Happy and Peaceful Christmas.”
Comments - 37
Comments - President seeks Christmas reconciliation
Damma Deepa Tuesday, 25 December 2012 11:00 PM
" Well said , You are not ruling this country on Human principle but by sheer cheating and hoodwinking of the poor Masses"
19
Mason Tuesday, 25 December 2012 01:05 PM
Your actions prove that you are a person of non-tolerance bent on taking revenge. You are not fit enough to speak on the subject of love, understanding and sharing. Please do not defile Christmas with your message which no one needs.
15
Real Peace Tuesday, 25 December 2012 02:04 PM
Only sound bites, he doesn't mind his own words!
05
Aney apoi Tuesday, 25 December 2012 02:02 PM
Love- Like my darling Mervyn- if he ties a man to a tree, I give him minister of Public Relations, if he kills some one- I may give hin Minister of Buddha sasana, Like KP- for his services to Lanka
Understanding- like I understand my people- Lambourgini budget, billions of rupees on my joy trips
Tolarence- Like Sarath Fonseka and now witch hunt of CJ, white vans, prison calamity, tolerence of my friend Amare and other killers and rapists representing my party, my friends who are corrupt and bribary takers etc
Mr President- Preach your self and your family and try to understand what you utter first !
110
Thomas Tuesday, 25 December 2012 02:25 PM
Follow the teachings of Christ, you make no mistake and do justice to all.
16
mike Tuesday, 25 December 2012 03:42 PM
if he wishes its wrong if he doesnt wish then he is against other religions! grow up people! thank the leader for his genuin wish & the freedom he has given us to celebrate x'mas! just look at the streets of cbo all lit up! thank you sir!
26
lankalion Tuesday, 25 December 2012 08:19 PM
very true! to prohibit the sale of alcohol on christmas day is an insult to christians! Jesus' first miracle was turning water into wine - and not just a bottle of wine but barrels of it! Had he lived in Sri Lanka today, he would have been thrown straight into jail! Wine is served in church during mass as the blood of Christ! This is a ridiculous new thing by this psycho maniac government run by a carnival of clowns (in the words of late Anura Bandarainake)!
23
lamaya Tuesday, 25 December 2012 08:20 PM
who cares this poolscomments
30
raymond Tuesday, 25 December 2012 10:48 PM
you mean "angel" ?
04
raymond Tuesday, 25 December 2012 10:48 PM
....Love they neighbour, but NOT his wife !!
03
kaputakukula Tuesday, 25 December 2012 12:49 PM
Dear president now you accept there needs a bridge to build peace. That means "there is no peace". I am happy for your Christmas message but somewhat I doubt that the lines are not yours but perhaps from ABMR.
04
Janaki Kalansuriya Wednesday, 26 December 2012 01:00 AM
One must first qualify to make statements.
14
Ajith Wednesday, 26 December 2012 05:21 AM
I am sure you are ready to have a message on 01.01.2013 for the wise people of Srilanka.. I bet you will withdraw the impeachment against CJ. If not 2013 will be a dreaded year for you HE. As you see this day will be the ideal day for you to forgive your arch rivals,enemies so on and so fourth. Thank you and wish you and your cabinet the very best!!!!
01
Calistus Jayatilleke Wednesday, 26 December 2012 06:22 AM
nicky karunaratne's outburst about Palestine has nothing to do with the subject under discussion. Talking of "massacres" , one can also talk about the progroms and massacres carried out against other ethnic groups by those who follow Buddhism in this so called Dharma Raajya. One who insults another religion is one who does not know or practice his own.
28
Santa Wednesday, 26 December 2012 07:57 AM
He dude wished for our festival ...there goes 400 accidents... So. Sinhaleese think weather this country will prosper ....under the hands of this unfare leader..
02
Mervyn Ranasinghe Wednesday, 26 December 2012 08:03 AM
We never had a conner like this.
01
Hela Buwa Wednesday, 26 December 2012 09:29 AM
As Christians, we welcome this message. To all Christians and so called Christians out there, I would invite you to pray for our leaders as commanded in the bible. Without criticizing, why not pray for grace and wisdom and strength for our President? Why not let us set the examples of Honesty, integrity, love, patience, forgiveness before we preach to others? Merry Christmas!
34
mike Wednesday, 26 December 2012 01:17 PM
well said! best comment i have read!
20
Sinha lay Thursday, 27 December 2012 07:16 AM
@hela buwa....ado ubala apita pani darnnar apar....you guys putting butter on our Sinhala brothers and give them to drink and convert them..that's what you guys doo..that's what the so called bible says too.hypocite...
00
poorna Tuesday, 25 December 2012 12:00 AM
Well if he is understanding of the religion and wants to bring things together he should be aware that alcohol is needed to celebrate this holiday..this isn't a buddist holiday... via DM iPad app
28
Sonna Boy Tuesday, 25 December 2012 01:47 AM
I sincerely hope that HE can use these very principles to put his own house in order
09
perumal Tuesday, 25 December 2012 02:01 AM
Yea, unite around me and then I give you love and then you will have peace! Otherwise, I won't have peace and then I hate you and then you will unite against me.
43
Muhandiram Tuesday, 25 December 2012 02:24 AM
He knows exactly what to say on occasions like this. But what he does is.................................. Wait and see
343
nicky karunarathna Tuesday, 25 December 2012 02:40 AM
The land of so-called Jesus story coming from, namely, Middle East where Jews and Palestinians still killing each other but they call this place Holy Land. Since time immemorial this Jesus strory stared it was the most heinous killing field everknown to mankind. Remeber that Night Templers were send by Pope Urban the second and made million of people massacred?This religion want every country to to bleed to death but hypocratically call reliogn of peace. Sri Lanakans also know how hard these Westerners try to stop the war - isn't it?
77
Karthik Tuesday, 25 December 2012 03:11 AM
The message is for the countrymen not for me to abide by it.
15
Sam Tuesday, 25 December 2012 12:00 AM
U are a pani mama. You exactly know what to talk on a special occasion. And we all know you really dont mean it. Coz the note wasnt written by you. via DM Android App
318
HardBall Tuesday, 25 December 2012 04:01 AM
The gist of this message, passing the buck. Trying to hide behind the imaginary invisible hand.
127
poorna Tuesday, 25 December 2012 12:00 AM
Well if he is understanding of the religion and wants to bring things together he should be aware that alcohol is needed to celebrate this holiday..this isn't a buddist holiday... via DM iPad app
414
weha Tuesday, 25 December 2012 01:45 AM
think what he really means is the reconciliation between the judiciary and his party :P or in other words please dance according to my tune without putting up a fight
450
lame Tuesday, 25 December 2012 12:00 AM
practice what you preach sir. via DM Android App
318
A chritian Tuesday, 25 December 2012 05:47 AM
He will now give the order to the monks to break the churches. In the future...
510
Muthu Tuesday, 25 December 2012 06:08 AM
Before you talk about reconciliations implement recommendations put forward by your own LLRC commission.
You walk like an angle,
You talk like an angle,
But really you are the ...............in disguise.
111
dahanayake Tuesday, 25 December 2012 06:11 AM
practise what you preach and the country will be a much better place.
17
Deepal Tuesday, 25 December 2012 06:20 AM
I PREACH but dont PRACTICE
06
sbd Tuesday, 25 December 2012 06:15 AM
Typical utterances of Wolf in Sheep Clothing.Please MR Actions of yours speak better than words for whole word to see & do not take people as donkeys
07
Calistus Jayatilleke Tuesday, 25 December 2012 06:47 AM
Reconciliation is what he needs most and that can only be accomplished if one is honest and really serious about it. Above all, what is required is to follow the Christian example of "Love thy neighbout"
17
Thambapanni Kuveni Tuesday, 25 December 2012 07:40 AM
And so says the "Santa Fraud": The birth of Jesus Christ in a stable at Bethlehem shows the world.......blah blah blah. Where did he cut and paste all this from? I am pretty sure these quotes are not from his heart.
05
222
Add comment
Comments will be edited (grammar, spelling and slang) and authorized at the discretion of Daily Mirror online. The website also has the right not to publish selected comments.