The Theory of Religion

The Theory of Religion

By Ezequiel Gardea

How can religion itself be a motive to break peace between societies around the world? Conflicts between one simple idea and interpretation of the bible have us all in conflict. Really religion has been manipulated by men to blind and dull feelings and reality while still giving a sense of well-being.  A sense used to control a society for many years. False feelings that have turn many to atheism?

Every religion ensures peace but yet breaks it in the battle of gaining power and control of the people to better ensure their self in the competition of a great number of denominations.

For many centuries there has been evidence of religion being the root of all power but only recently has the power of religion decreased because of the change of society itself. Churches have controlled everything such as politics and the composition of music as well. Some religions use music for their benefit to evoke emotions, therefore to gain trust.

It is hard to really know which religion or denomination is the right one. Especially because there is always conflict between religions that never seem to get resolve. The Palestinians and the Israelis have been fighting over religious purposes over a great amount of years. Their conflict is yet to be resolved through a peaceful process which I think is the only solution to a religious based problem either in a local or international level. One of the main reasons for conflict between different societies is because of the rejection of reality. Most believers do not believe in certain scientific realities.  

A religious person can reject the reality of scientific discovery on any circumstance. For instance the big bang theory and the theory of evolution are some rejections religious people enforce. Why can’t we link religion and science as one?  There has to be an explanation behind it all either from a scientifically point of view or spiritually. That’s why both of these go hand-in-hand.

In the end we as humans do not reach to fully understand the concept of religion. We have made religion to attempt to understand God, man, and the universe but we barley scratch the surface of it all. The conflicts of religion can be far too violent which in any case defeats the purpose of even having a religion. Religion should be a relation with God in a direct manner, not sidetracked by man and his ideas that do not evoke peace in many case. A peaceful solution is needed in every level of life starting from inner peace.

Stand Up!

  Society has taught us that homosexuality is not right based on religious purposes and we grow with that state of mind. I respect any religious believe just like any sexual preference. I see society as a way to control people and has us in fear to be different or to stand out in such an extreme way. Parents can help greatly by engraving that being yourself is ok and that you should never let others tell you how to act or who you really are. In the end its your own decisions and your own life  not those that critic everything you do. As the time goes by im sure more and more of homosexuality and bisexuality  will be excepted as its been shown in comparison to present day and even a few years back. Everyone has their own right to be happy with what they believe or what they prefer.

Central Asia

Central Asia lacks the opportunity of education which can cause many problems among women especially. The central Asia institute lead by Greg Martinson has tried to give a great opportunity to the people from central Asia. He was once lost and then found by these people, which took care of him. While he was getting better he saw how the young kids wrote on the dirt with sticks. These kids had a great hunger for education which Greg was well aware of. It is amazing how other countries that don’t have the same educational opportunities want to attend school more. Greg kept his promise and really made a difference by provided them with education. Greg knew that the only way to make central Asia better was through education and not war on terror. This strategy would take many years to settle in but would be worth the wait. Education can help with death in the population, a lot of deaths occur to those of five years of age and younger who drink unsanitary water. The fact of attending a school even for a few years can change a person’s way of thinking and life.

Peace

   Peace is something we all have to work for. It is something that human nature has made it hard to obtain. Peace is hard to reach these days because of so much violence and greed . One of the main reasons why I think people refuse peace is because of money. Money can change a man greatly without him even knowing. It can change him from a nice guy to a cold blooded man that does not care about anyone around him, Sometimes not even family members. Another great reason can be because of the will of power, the fact that everyone wants to be a leader. the one everyone shall bow to. I find it hard to believe that sometimes even animals are more peaceful than we are and its in their nature to kill.