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Current Religious Intolerance

Religion is a sensitive matter that can go in favor of or against the poeple living in particular geographical boundaries. It depends upon several factors. For example broadminded, tolerant,well informed and moderate views spread light in the corridors of worship. On the other hand, narrow mindedness, rigidity, sanctimoniousness, intolerance, ignorance and sense of superiority among any religious group hinder the path of light. Unfortunately, religious intolerance has become a global phenomenon. Follower of every school of thought –be it Muslim  Christian, Hindu, Jew, Buddhist, Atheist, Agnostic or pantheist–advocates his/her own version of belief, worship or any other philosophy of life. Dissenting views are not accepted because majority is not taught to adopt flexibility and tolerance. Ultimately, diversity is curbed while rigidity is promoted. This paves the way for extremism, violence, mobocracy and sensationalism. Moreover, all these evils give way to the serious threat of terrorism.  Ultimately peace of the entire global community is badly disturbed.
It is high time for the international community to devise a strategy. This should not include media statements and Twitter claims. A proper pragmatic approach is the need of the hour. Governments must not allow any hate filled narrative to be propagated and published any where.There must be strict censorship on religious literature. These steps must be taken at drop of a hat. Otherwise entire global peace and stability will be damaged. Young minds will receive bad influence.
Everyone must contribute in spreading light in the corridors of worship. There are unbearable darkness and hatred among the followers of different religions. No one accepts the teaching other than their own school of thought.
An important responsibility lies on the shoulders of religious scholars. They should not allow anarchist and prejudiced characters to spread hatred among innocent and peaceful people. Only those should be allowed to preach whose characters are not controversial. Those who have the good understanding of human psyche. Those who know how severe and dangerous the role of preacher can be. That is why everyone must join hands to curb the menace of intolerance and extremism. The sooner, the better.

Muhammad Abdul Muqset


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