By Lukman Olabiyi
The Aare Onakakanfo of Yoruba land, Iba Gani Adams has appealed to both Ondo and Ekiti States Government to take a cue from their counterparts in the south west by setting aside a day or two for the celebration of Iseese Cultural Day in their state.
Adams in his appeal to the two the states, said no religion is superior other, and according the traditional religion equal right with other religions would amounted to equity, fairness and justice.
He made the appeal at the annual Ifa Festival, held in Alagbole, Ogun State . Adding that religious faith is personal and individual or groups could pray to God in various languages but to the same God.
The Yoruba generalissimo pointed out that religious fanaticism had set the country back for a very long time, making many people to lost their lives,core values and identity through religious crisis and bigotry.
“Religion is purely an act of fulfilling God’s purpose on earth.It is about our destiny.It is about God’s perfect
creation and reflection of life.
“True religion in most cases tells us about the beauty of life, about God the supreme being and the hereafter.So,we should see it as such.
“For instance,China,Japan and other great countries in Asia become what they are today because they appreciate their culture and traditions.
“In Asia,except in Indonesia, where religion crisis was prominent and had been stopped for over a decade now,you hardly see cases of religious crisis.
“In Europe,the 28 countries of the European union are predominantly christians.
“But they always allow people to practise the religion of their faith without molestation or threat.Even there are people in Europe that have no religion.
“Also in the United Kingdom,and the United States of America,religious issue are non-issue.
“It is a thing of the mind and every individual is at liberty to practise whatever religion that suits his or her purpose in life”, He said.