I couldn't agree more with you. Religion is the most divisive factor among people in this 21st century.unamilagra wrote: ↑19 Apr 2019, 14:39 I think that's pretty typical of the real world, honestly. I have come across many people who are disrespectful and dismissive toward other religions. It's too bad it has to be that way, but religion is one of the most divisive cultural constructs in the history of the world.
What are your thoughts on the brief discussion on religion and spirituality in the cave?
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Re: What are your thoughts on the brief discussion on religion and spirituality in the cave?
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doesn't even have any iota of religious tolerance among others. This tends to create crisis frequently. People must understand that religion is just an opinion and thus everybody should be allowed to be entitled to his/her own thinking.
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'The big lie that is normally propagated though is that all religions are equal...'Kibetious wrote: ↑23 Apr 2019, 02:14This is very true. The big lie that is normally propagated though is that all religions are equal and the issue of serving the same God which I think somehow is not true. Nevertheless, everyone should respect the religious orientations of other people. It is a human right and freedom and I believe that all Constitutions also have a place for this.Katherine Smith wrote: ↑12 Apr 2019, 16:49 I think that this interaction between William and the second mate reflects our society today. Many people feel as though their particular branch of religion is the only one or the "right one". At its best, this viewpoint can be seen as obnoxious or rude, but at worst, this can lead to violence or hatred of another group. I think that everyone has a right to their beliefs, but you also must be respectful of the beliefs of others.
Perhaps I'm misunderstanding the point you're making, but that statement says to me that you think that your particular religion is better than the rest. If religious people hold this view about other people of faith, can they then complain if people with no religious belief at all are dismissive of religion generally?
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I actually can't wait to read this discussion to see if it was done intentionally to show the division or just to create a conflict in the story.
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Well said. Not all religious or spiritual people exhibit prejudice towards other faiths. I believe we're all entitled to our own beliefs, and to respect each other's beliefs. I embrace a "live and let live" approach, and I know of a lot of other people who do too. I have friends in all walks of life and was raised to be respectful of others.Ekta Kumari wrote: ↑19 Apr 2019, 15:10 Personally, I do not like the compulsion to include everyone within a fixed group or set of beliefs. Religion and spirituality are things that are personal for each one of us.
I think if someone acts with irrational prejudice towards another belief system, it's more a product of that individual's psychology rather than a part of their religion.
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I agree with your point of view. Religion is a way of life, not the only way of life. Everyone has different beliefs based on their circumstances. It should not be imposed on anyone, nor should one feel superior to another based on something as abstract as religion.Ekta Kumari wrote: ↑19 Apr 2019, 15:10 I think this is representative of our real life situations. We tend to disagree or disapprove of any other beliefs if it is not in alignment with our own. Personally, I do not like the compulsion to include everyone within a fixed group or set of beliefs. Religion and spirituality are things that are personal for each one of us.
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