Does organized religion come in the way of humanity? What I mean by this is that religion is possibly an impediment in the progress and growth of humanity. Sheer data support this contention. Organised religion has systematically opposed every rational scientific discovery that was ever made through the millennia, has caused more wars and death than any other factor, steeped some nations in superstitions which led to their decline and fall, galvanized others to conquer and enslave other nations and their peoples with disastrous consequences to follow for generations to come, and come to hold a vice like grip on every human being’s ability to find happiness and fulfillment.
If at all religion is to have a role, it has to be on a very basic and personal level. It’s like I might like to read the Times of India in the morning to someone else’s wanting to read Hindustan Times. The choice of newspaper will not come in the way of both of us playing for the same football team. Now look at what organized religion will do to two similarly placed people. They may speak the same language, eat the same food, listen to the same kind of music, but because of their religion they can’t even live in the same country. Doesn’t this make religion absolutely diabolical? Close your eyes and imagine a world without religion. What do you see? 99.9% of the strife and tension in the world will cease. World trade will blossom, there will be uninterrupted flow of culture across the world, the like of which the world would never have witnessed.
Why can’t we reduce religion to a personal indulgence and hobby like trekking in the hills or perhaps gambling? Let those who are compulsively obsessed (religion is an OCD really)with it cling to it with all their life; for the rest of us things like increasing human longevity, colonisation of other planets by humans, and yes (not in that order)complete eradication of poverty, disease and deprivation(caused mainly by religion) are better pursuits
I may not think very highly of organized religion, but I do believe in divinity. Divinity is palpable in a nation or world where people are fee to engage in the lawful pursuit of happiness through commerce and leisure. Let’s give old organized religion the cold shoulder and focus on working and enjoying. Amen!
Profile of Communications Consultant-Vipin Labroo (B.COM/MBA)
Over two decades of marketing experience of which the last four years in the PR industry , having worked for leading PR agencies like Perfect Relations, Madison Advertising, Sobghagya Advertising and Mediacom PR. Also writes for international outsourcers and blogs extensively on http://www.vipin-labrooblogspotcom.blogspot.com/ and http://happyleo.sulekha.com/. Has a published titled, The Car Driver, to his credit, and another one, Rambling Musings And a Few Short Stories, coming out soon.
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