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I have tried to kill sectarianism, whether in Catholics or Protestants.

I think I would abolish schools which systematically inculcate sectarian beliefs.

Any great organization can go through sectarian phases.

Sectarian divide has created a schism in our society that is a major challenge. As monarch of all Bahrainis, it pains me to see many harmed by the actions of a few. And yet I am optimistic and have faith in our people. We all realize that now is the time to strike a balance between stability and gradual reform.

When I was in charge of the Christian Coalition I was available to mobilize grass roots support for somebody.

It's unlikely that the organized religions will get more sectarian... or is it? I am not at all sure.

You need to form a grand coalition, and you need to put your ideological differences aside and work together to focus on people's basic needs. You can't eat sharia.

We've got to figure out a way to cause communities to also want them, the political, organized bodies.

Before I had crossed the threshold of my church I was made to realize that I was shepherd of a divided flock.

We need to redefine community and find a variety of ways of coming together and helping each other.