Science and theology continue to seek clues as to what life
is all about. The ancient controversy, concerning the existence of God, rages
on. Both believers and unbelievers admit that there is no iron clad proof of
the existence or nonexistence of God. Yet the debate has gone on for thousands
of years and will probably continue forever. Recently, both believers and
nonbelievers seem to be growing more passionate and the world is becoming more
divided. I am sorry to see this development. It does not bode well for the
future. We do not need more religious wars. It would be better if we all
respected each other’s beliefs and lived in peace. “To each his own” is what I
believe. And “do unto others as you would have them do unto you”. I think the
philosopher, Soren Kierkegaard was right when he said, "Life
is a mystery to be lived, not a problem to be solved."
Dear Lance: The problem is twofold: 1. Humans are hardwired to believe that if they believe they are right, then they must think everyone who believes differently must be wrong. Life is all blacks and whites, no greys are allowed. 2. Many religions, including the worlds most popular ones, exacerbate the phenomenon with tenets that urge proselytisation and allow the use of deadly force in so doing.
ReplyDeleteReligious beliefs can lead to good or bad. The struggles will continue until we ban all religious organizations (while allowing people to believe what they wish). Without the bureaucracies the benign can exist without the malignant.
So sayeth The Tsar.
-TsarPat
HEY TSAR,
ReplyDeleteARE YOU A COMMUNIST? PERHAPS YOU ARE THE ONLY PERSON IN THE WORLD WHO IS RIGHT. LOVED YOUR COMMENTS_VERY DEEP THINKING FOR A WANNA BE RUSSIAN TSAR. I AM NOT SURE ABOUT THE IDEA OF BANNING RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS. IT MIGHT ENCOURAGE MARTYRS.