“We must not mobilize religion to divide society”, assures the Grand Imam of Bordeaux

“The slogan given is that of the defense of the values ​​of the Republic and the fight against anti-Semitism“, explains Tareq Oubrou, grand imam of Bordeaux, guest of 19/20 info, Monday November 13. For him, “the conditions and circumstances of this walk can be compared to shocks of interpretation and perceptions“, as part of the war between Israel and Hamas.”For many Muslims, demonstrating in this march is an indirect way of betraying a cause that they consider just and legitimate.“, specifies Tareq Oubrou.

“The body of the Republic”

“We should not import this conflict onto our territory“, estimates the Grand Imam of Bordeaux. For him, it was important to participate in this march, since he considers anti-Semitism as “a contagious disease that can also affect other communities“.”We are one body, it is the body of the Republic”, adds Tareq Oubrou. Emmanuel Macron asked representatives of religions to bring a message of universality to young people. “We must not mobilize religion to divide society.”added the Grand Imam of Bordeaux, before concluding: “a religion has no interest in there being civil wars”.