It was a mild drama in Edo state as the chairman of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, Augustine Akubeze, urged Christians to study the Muslim holy book, Qur’an, in order to broaden their knowledge repertoire.
Speaking during the inauguration of the new executive of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Edo chapter on Tuesday, March 17, Akubeze said Christians need to read the books of their religious counterpart because ‘no knowledge is wasted’.
Akubeze, who was represented by Rev. Fr. David Ogun, the Parish Priest of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Benin said Christianity accommodates and respects the belief of other people, Daily Trust reports.
The Catholic bishop of Benin Metropolitan Diocese, however, said what Christianity is up against is fetish practices.
“By the way, some of us who are Christians should also go and study Islam to know what they know; no knowledge is wasted,” Akubeze noted.
The bishop also called for all Christians to unite against conflict-provoking differences, adding that the unity of Christians is a testimony that God’s mercy is present.