It would be lovely.
But before then let’s go down the Wishes Road. First, though, a warning sign: You will not ride any horse after because you are not a beggar. Or are you?
Anyhow, imagine a world believing in one religion, a people talking to one God through one messenger/mediator/prophet, a humanity bowing down at one altar, or even worshipping on the same day.
It’s quite a gigantic dream. And one thing that might just remain that way forever unless something revolutionary-with greater intense than the Martin Luther King’s revolution-happen soon. Before then, a few thoughts here and there would surely make our minds busy.
So for this to happen, who will be ready to consume or be consumed by another’s religion? It will be a difficult thing, much the same way as talking to a stone and expecting a swift reply, but as things are it might happen faster than anticipated.
Doubtlessly, the world’s major religions (Christianity, Islam, Hindu, Atheism and Buddhism) will, for sure, lead the way in ushering in a world that’s subscribing to a single religion.
For purpose of this article alone, it would be interesting to do some wild thinking alongside current practices of popular religions. Not jokingly, they will in one way form the heartbeat and soul of the ‘coming one religion’.
Let’s basically see how they can:
Christianity
It would certainly lend its tolerance. Being the most tolerant and accommodating religion, Christianity will give away this virtue for all to stay as good friends and worshippers who think in one way. However, the tolerance should not be equal as what’s being experienced now. If it’s, there might be squabbles here and there, just as it happens now-fighting for leadership positions and converts, sometimes plots of land etc. Again, they must agree on how to worship together before submitting this fruit. Better still they got to agree on one religion first. They, surely, must put their house in order for the virtue to be wholly accepted.
Islam
The Christianity virtue mentioned above will be highly questionable if it came from Islam. However, adherence to teachings will be harpooned from them. No question about it. Imagine all people fasting for 30 days without grueling and after it, worldwide celebrations. And during these celebrations, all, without discrimination, are invited to partake of the sumptuous food. It would be nicer. This agreed, they would still have to shake off some frightening punishments like what Al Shabaab, or Iranian Muslim government do. Chopping people’s hands or gouging out eyes, even stoning for infidelity would not be helpful in the ‘New World’.
Hinduism
Not much would come from here. After all they do not have much say currently. However, one thing the New World cannot miss is labeling. This is vital because it not only serves as enviable decoration but also a perfect indication to staying true to the new religion. Everyone will be marked on their foreheads. Relevantly, this is where Hinduism will participate.
Atheism/ Pagans
Mostly atheists because pagans would not have an option but follow. Their stubbornness, firmness, overzealous ambitions and psychological thinking will be necessary to raise standards in let’s say, worshipping God, sacrificing and just finding solutions to mysteries here and there.
However, there got to be stringent standards to stop these ‘hard-headed’ guys from overdoing their roles. Such will stop them from spoiling the party by like wanting to be God themselves, or dismissing the notion of being under one living God.
Finally, other religions would not have any say here. They would have to coil their tails and follow or else they will be punished severely.
Thanks a lot for taking this ‘ride’. I told you. No begging.
Just by the way…
*I think Jesus Christ will make a perfect mediator because of nothing else but unquestionable good teaching skills, love and readiness to die for man…What do you think?
*On a light note:For my rapping fans, something is cooking. You’ll get one or two soon. Just keep watching this space. Hiatus no more!
Anne replies...what if it was a world with only one religion?-- Number one (1) does it mean we will merge the different practises in the different faiths and mould a religion which accomodates all. Number two (2), will we submit to one whether voluntarily or by force? Only time will tell the path humanity will take _ _
ReplyDeleteIt could happen Anne if religious differences were solved. Practices emanate from man's desire to impress God and sometimes learnt from holy books, so if there's one book to follow and one God to serve, human beings would "merge" practices without much ado. 2-as you say time will tell but if there was one path to follow, i strongly believe, people would just automatically find themselves in.
ReplyDeleteAtheism is not a religion beacuse, it has no practices, customs or ymbols. It is just a polemical view of religion and the belief that the universe was created.
ReplyDeleteIn fact, atheists do believe in science and seek to test every of their beliefs with facts and tests such that any of their beliefs contradicted with factual findings are quickly discarded. Now, I wonder if any of those 'major religions' would lead a liofe of 'discard-and-move'!?
In fact, such a religion would be chaotic, in shanmbles and would lead to more carnage. I put it before your nose that this world does not need a religion, it needs morals which can be found elsewhere, not religion!
@AG..Atheism is a pseudo-religion subscribing to a no-God ideology. If one puts him/herself in some sort of beliefs (atheist have beliefs, like believing in non-existence of a sole creator of the universe) they become religious. Region is (but not solely) about beliefs. I agree morals are inevitable but for them to function well for humanity, a supreme hand is needed. The belief in any supremacy is in itself the beginning of morals.
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