Religion

Religion is defined either as the belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God or gods or as details of belief as taught or discussed. Throughout millennia, in a quick overview of the historical narrative, the majority of cultures and societies that lived on this planet had religion in any form in their everyday lives. From the Olympian gods to Christianity and from Muslims to Hindus and Buddhism, religion, either as monotheistic or polytheistic always tries to communicate a common message; the evolution of the soul. 

"Don't blindly believe what I say. Don't believe me because others convince you of my words. Don't believe anything you see, read, or hear from others, whether of authority, religious teachers or texts. Don't rely on logic alone, nor speculation. Don't infer or be deceived by appearances." Buddha

"All the commandments: You shall not commit adultery, you shall not kill, you shall not steal, you shall not covet, and so on, are summed up in this single command: You must love your neighbor as yourself." Jesus Christ

"Kindness is a mark of faith, and whoever is not kind has no faith."  Prophet Mohammed

"Should even one's enemy arrive at the doorstep, he should be attended upon with respect. A tree does not withdraw its cooling shade even from the one who has come to cut it.“ Mahabharata 12.146.5

"Yes I am, I am also a Muslim, a Christian, a Buddhist, and a Jew." Mahatma Gandhi

Whether one practices religion -or not- , is and should be indifferent to the rest. After all, religion serves a purpose, and the mistakes of the past should be our guide for the future. It is in this respect that we urge you to understand that religion is not dividing us. Religion toleration unites us.

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