Seeking a Thriving World (Part B)
Survival is essential to cultures and religions. In some sense each can be compared to a successful business although in many ways this is not a fair statement. It is fair, however, to say that people make up a religion and that each of them gives a portion of their lives honoring their faith.
Economically speaking all products and businesses have a lifespan. This means that Wonder Bread and Rice Chex both have a birth going to a final ending. Dr. Pepper may have a more colorful life (since at one time it was an elixir) -- but all in all, the lifespan of products also defines the lifespan of many a business.
So too -- I believe that religions have lifespans and 'births' so to speak. Please see The Stigma of the Mentally Ill: Bob Does Everything Backwards
The purpose of religion for this consideration is to give man a sense of emotional security based on a belief in a 'higher power'. When we feel part of a religion we therefore feel more complete. It can even be said that the birth of atheism has come just in the last couple of centuries. Others in religious thought began much earlier.
Hinduism, Taoism and Buddhism go back to the ancients. The Jewish faith can be traced back to 4,000 years BC while Christianity began in the last 2,000 years. Islam began in religiosity about 700 to 800 years ago.
I maintain that there are similarities in the growth of religions. Each one had a 'birth' to work through. For example, Christianity had to compete with Greek and Roman gods as well as the Judeo traditions. As Christianity grew it went through an aggressive adolescent stage whereby the religionists faced the Inquisition and the Crusades. This is one way the religion spread.
Now I feel that Islam is going through much the same thing. As a religion its members are trying to "spread the word" among the people of the world and they do this at a great cost. Right now the attitude of the Islamic leaders does not have the maturity that other more ancient religions have. This is not to say that they will never have the maturity. Given time the religion will mature and most likely will be a great force in the history of global society. It needs to find its place. Please do not denigrate a religion that at this particular time is sensitive to "growing pains" Truly they must know as well -- respect for all is needed.
Religions can give uncommon strength to individuals, yet religions compete -- just like people. It is shameful when they compete with guns, knives, bombs and swords -- instead of by words and writings. Remember, the conception of 'Logic' began adjacent to varied religions when people of different faiths had to communicate with different values. 'Logic' therefore became a value for agreements. With today's religious -- we need a new 'Logic' more than ever. Who will start the dialogue?
In a similar way we need to celebrate our uniqueness while at the same time respect a "melting pot". How do we look at brown, black, yellow, red and white people? We know that similarities attract in this sea of individuals, yet we have to -- at the same time -- accept 'multiracial' babies. With this in mind it is best for everyone that caring and love always be shown.
What happens when racial, economic, or other bias is not confronted fairly by the religions? What safeguards do families and individuals have when injustice or prejudice is perpetrated onto them?
It is the religions who must come up with the words of 'Logic' and learn to communicate with each other so that humankind does not have to suffer from any form of treachery which could cause inequality and strife. In the end, we all must trust to learn how to communicate in ways that all nations and cultures will understand. For this we will need universal willingness and the ability to understand all presented terms. With concentrated work and unhindered communication the world may find a new language.
"Why won't you try this?" -- it could help us all!!
Sincerely written, and
Respectfully submitted,
Robert N. Franz
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Robert N. Franz
Economically speaking all products and businesses have a lifespan. This means that Wonder Bread and Rice Chex both have a birth going to a final ending. Dr. Pepper may have a more colorful life (since at one time it was an elixir) -- but all in all, the lifespan of products also defines the lifespan of many a business.
So too -- I believe that religions have lifespans and 'births' so to speak. Please see The Stigma of the Mentally Ill: Bob Does Everything Backwards
The purpose of religion for this consideration is to give man a sense of emotional security based on a belief in a 'higher power'. When we feel part of a religion we therefore feel more complete. It can even be said that the birth of atheism has come just in the last couple of centuries. Others in religious thought began much earlier.Hinduism, Taoism and Buddhism go back to the ancients. The Jewish faith can be traced back to 4,000 years BC while Christianity began in the last 2,000 years. Islam began in religiosity about 700 to 800 years ago.
I maintain that there are similarities in the growth of religions. Each one had a 'birth' to work through. For example, Christianity had to compete with Greek and Roman gods as well as the Judeo traditions. As Christianity grew it went through an aggressive adolescent stage whereby the religionists faced the Inquisition and the Crusades. This is one way the religion spread.
Now I feel that Islam is going through much the same thing. As a religion its members are trying to "spread the word" among the people of the world and they do this at a great cost. Right now the attitude of the Islamic leaders does not have the maturity that other more ancient religions have. This is not to say that they will never have the maturity. Given time the religion will mature and most likely will be a great force in the history of global society. It needs to find its place. Please do not denigrate a religion that at this particular time is sensitive to "growing pains" Truly they must know as well -- respect for all is needed.
Religions can give uncommon strength to individuals, yet religions compete -- just like people. It is shameful when they compete with guns, knives, bombs and swords -- instead of by words and writings. Remember, the conception of 'Logic' began adjacent to varied religions when people of different faiths had to communicate with different values. 'Logic' therefore became a value for agreements. With today's religious -- we need a new 'Logic' more than ever. Who will start the dialogue?
In a similar way we need to celebrate our uniqueness while at the same time respect a "melting pot". How do we look at brown, black, yellow, red and white people? We know that similarities attract in this sea of individuals, yet we have to -- at the same time -- accept 'multiracial' babies. With this in mind it is best for everyone that caring and love always be shown.
What happens when racial, economic, or other bias is not confronted fairly by the religions? What safeguards do families and individuals have when injustice or prejudice is perpetrated onto them?
It is the religions who must come up with the words of 'Logic' and learn to communicate with each other so that humankind does not have to suffer from any form of treachery which could cause inequality and strife. In the end, we all must trust to learn how to communicate in ways that all nations and cultures will understand. For this we will need universal willingness and the ability to understand all presented terms. With concentrated work and unhindered communication the world may find a new language.
"Why won't you try this?" -- it could help us all!!
Sincerely written, and
Respectfully submitted,
Robert N. Franz
see: amzn.to/1R1Oayq
or check linkage: amazon.com/author/rf3rd
Robert N. Franz
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