Fostering Harmony: Religion, Language, and the Need for Integration

In a world filled with diverse societies and factions, I felt that today, when the whole world has become a global village, it is important to foster harmony and integration with freedom and respect for each other’s religions and languages.

There is no doubt that throughout history, the birth of religions and languages has been essential for the needs of time and society. They have played and continue to play significant roles in shaping our lives.

However, in the 21st century, where humanity has reached a stage where its life and challenges are intertwined, a shared language is necessary to effectively communicate with one another. In addition, religion should be kept personal to an individual, as the less its influence on society, the more societies can progress beyond the boundaries of a particular religious group.

Certainly, this does not mean that all languages should be eradicated, but the idea is that a shared language should be learned by everyone. It does not imply the elimination of all religions either.

If religion remains confined to personal faith, it is better for both individuals and society. Religion’s intrusion into personal and social life creates various problems.

English has already developed as a shared language in almost all countries worldwide, so why not make it compulsory for everyone to learn a second or third language? This way, people can come closer to one another. Humanity can progress further with increased mutual understanding.

However, the lovers of regional languages are reluctant to accept this idea. They fail to understand that everything cannot remain the same in this changing world. The pace of change cannot be slowed down.

Similarly, religious factions also pose a threat to unity and change. They do not want people to freely interact and express their thoughts with one another.

Therefore, we have trapped ourselves in our own compartments. In multicultural societies, where freedom is for everyone, we have started isolating ourselves from one another.

Our customs, clothing, lifestyle, traditions, and values should not isolate us from one another. Religion should be our character and behavior, apart from which we should go beyond food, clothing, language, traditions, and customs.

Humanity as a whole should be considered as siblings. Nothing should be above humanity, not religion, language, country, or community. It should be shared by all of us. Our sorrows and joys should be shared. Only then can we make this Earth more beautiful.

Source: khalsavox.com