"Men never do evil so completely as when they do it from religious convictions" Blaise Pascal
In the last decade the world has seen a dramatic rise in religious violence, genocide and terrorism. T...
"Men never do evil so completely as when they do it from religious convictions" Blaise Pascal
In the last decade the world has seen a dramatic rise in religious violence, genocide and terrorism. The cost of this violence is counted in human misery, dislocation, and the tragic loss of innocent lives.
Some say the cause is not religion but the political manipulation of religion. Others lay the blame directly on religious exclusivist and intolerant claims to truth. Religion itself stands on trial in the minds of believers around the world. Can the universal wisdom in the various teachings of love and compassion, of justice and peace prevail? If so, how can those who follow these teachings end the violence and begin to construct a new relationship?
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Yes, I agree that humanity was forged from many bloody battles and events. Though we can not completely eradicate this, we can still strive for peace on earth. Through mindful action and compassion, I think that we can put aside our differences and create a future that we can be proud of. I want people to understand that its not "your" or "my" religion, its our religion. One as old as time. One that is effortless, natural, and pure. Of love, peace, compassion, and one-ness.
both christians had their fair share of violence. The Crusade, Poso genocide, and a lot more. But i still don't get it though, why would they want to eradicate each other when they've been praising the same god all along? what difference does it make if they bow while they talk to god and we kneel while we do?
interesting... i hope you has a degree of sucess. putting a human face to your opponent makes it so much harder to hate him.. so grat first step.. now if you where all bright enough to relise that all religion is evil, and learn to love each other just because all humans have value, without the cloak of religion... then you would be truly progressing! love chuck e.
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