IndiSpire 21: Is religion over-rated? what is your take?
For what I know, there are thousands of religions all over the world. Everyone is happy following their own no matter what the cost is. Dowry, caste system, racism, male dominant society, honor killings, man slaughter and much more have been given birth by this religion and beliefs only. This is if I talk just about India. If I try to cover the whole world and the social evils that have been generated on the name of religion, I might lose my breath at just one percent of it. Yeah, people will now say that there are many benefits of religion and try to constitute India as a religious country but I want to look over the serious issues which are sitting at the top of the throne and mocking at us people. Religion has very well created barriers between humans that were born same and were destined to live together as one.
So, yes I do think that religion is over-rated. It always has been. These social evils have not popped out all of a sudden but have been present since the ancient times. Our religions have taught us so much differences that it is hard for some people to even touch an innocent baby born of a lower caste. Be it the city or the villages, the difference are prominent everywhere.
I preach humanity as the religion. We all are human and that should be our religion. Why do we need religion and beliefs? Why can’t you think of that sweeper as a human and pass him a glass of water when he is thirsty instead of making weird faces? Why the lower caste people (a difference created by us only) are not allowed to enter a temple? Why people don’t think twice before the cruel man-slaughter in the name of religion? Why even in the modern society, a girl has to pay to get married to a guy? Why girls and guys are brutally killed by their own parents in the name of religion? Why are there so many differences among people? What good is a religion if it is promoting hatred, false beliefs and differences? Why can’t we treat everybody as same and as humans?
So, yes I do think that religion is over-rated. It always has been. These social evils have not popped out all of a sudden but have been present since the ancient times. Our religions have taught us so much differences that it is hard for some people to even touch an innocent baby born of a lower caste. Be it the city or the villages, the difference are prominent everywhere.
I preach humanity as the religion. We all are human and that should be our religion. Why do we need religion and beliefs? Why can’t you think of that sweeper as a human and pass him a glass of water when he is thirsty instead of making weird faces? Why the lower caste people (a difference created by us only) are not allowed to enter a temple? Why people don’t think twice before the cruel man-slaughter in the name of religion? Why even in the modern society, a girl has to pay to get married to a guy? Why girls and guys are brutally killed by their own parents in the name of religion? Why are there so many differences among people? What good is a religion if it is promoting hatred, false beliefs and differences? Why can’t we treat everybody as same and as humans?
PS: Apologies if I have hurt any sentiments. We can have a healthy discussion over anything in the comment section.
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27 comments
Write commentsI agree with you - preaching humanity covers the kindness preached by most religions, but bypasses the violence that so many religions have brought over the ages,
Replycheers, Gordon
Oh what a great post. I am on this bandwagon. I think humanity would be a great thing to preach because at the end of the day we are all the same. I love this post.
ReplyTotally agree. Humanity should not become a religion though...Religion should instead become more Humane.
ReplyI hope everybody will think in this way...some day...
ReplyAgree with your views, Anmol.
ReplyHow can such true, relevant, humane & beautiful thoughts 'hurt any sentiments?'
Great expression, as usual :D
Nice post Anmol... Specially the 'Why' paragraph. I have the same questions to society...
ReplyAs Long as you are not forcing it on anyone , Its just awesome !
Replygood work , good post !
And I think we should start this with the little kids in school, because they are the future. you can't change the beliefs of a 50 year old man..but you can definitely preach a little 5 year old kid
ReplyHumans we are. Agree! If only people knew to accept others overseeing the differences the religion or any other thing wouldn't matter. :)
ReplyI agree with you. Religion is not in those strict rules but it is in kindness, humanity and love!
Replyagree as I preach & practice this too, coincidentally I wrote the post on the same lines.would love to hear your feedback ! good wishes :-)
ReplyCompletely my thought, Anmol. The reality is we are hypocrites and nurture human prejudices against each other, labelling religions. Till when politicians we use us against each..religion has divided people and it only make those sitting on the throne happy.
ReplyYes totally :)
ReplyThank you for dropping by and supporting the cause :)
Yes we are :)
ReplyThank you for the appreciation :)
Thank you :)
ReplyI believe that two sides of a coin can never be the same. There will always be some or other difference. That is why, there is a need for a united religion that serves no one but humanity :)
I do hope that too :)
ReplyThank you Anita :)
ReplyYes I have tried not to sound rude to any particular religion and thus it should not. But still, it is always good to mention that :D
Thank you again :)
Thank you Amita for dropping by and for the appreciation :)
ReplyYes. It should not be forced and nobodies life should be altered in the name of religion. We are free humans, we should be allowed to make our own decisions.
ReplyAbsolutely :)
ReplyI would start with my own kids (when I have them in future).
Yes definitely :)
ReplyWe must accept everybody as the same. Religion should not be a medium to create differences.
Yes :) Thank you for the support.
ReplyI read your post Ruchi. It is excellent. You have written in such good details. Good wishes to you too :)
ReplyI agree with you. We do are hypocrites. When we are keen on killing our own kind in the name of religion, religion is no good at all.
ReplySometimes I think that God will certainly come down on our holy land and shout "No no no this is not what I want..."
ReplyBritishers used religion like a weapon against us and now some politicians are doing it. Somethings never change.
Great thoughts, Anmol, and I endorse them whole-heartedly.
ReplyRightly said by one of the members Ritika.. we cant change 50yrs old.. but we can start wth a 5 yr old.. lets do that.. :)
ReplyAnother great thought Anmol... (y)
I support humanity :)
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