- Maxime Touzel
- Sept-Iles
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A "U.N." for Religions
I'm thinking of a way to bring the religious leaders of every religions, cults, sects or any other religious beliefs representatives together.
The goal behind this is to make them all agree on a term of mutual respect and to make them sign a contract saying that they agree to consider others beliefs in an equal way and not superior nor inferior to their own beliefs, to try and reach a true global religious brotherhood in order to bring a peaceful era, to end the religious wars and religious hatred and to end the possibility for political leaders to use religions as a tool to bring wars more acceptable.
Some of them might not agree to sign an agreement such as this, for fanatical reasons or any other reasons, but some would and that would make all the difference.
I wonder how many followers would still perceived themselves as being "higher" or "superior" from others by knowing that their own spiritual leader didn't agree to sign a "philosophical agreement" such as this, knowing that this agreement is meant to show the true Love and Compassion these spiritual leaders are teachings in their own way.
With such a philosophical agreement of fraternity, we could let go the differences, the first step toward a true global peace would be accomplished.
Religions are not suppose to be part in politics and many beliefs despite politics, but this "agreement" could signify the end of the fetal state of humanity.
An U.N. like Organization for Religions could mean a lot for our future. I consider this to be an essential asset in order to build a peaceful world.
Are you in favor of this ?
I would like to know.
Thank you.
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Adriaan Braam 20+
To make this possible I think we need to identify and differentiate between what can be united and what can not.
We have civil laws, moral laws and spiritual laws. We all know the first two, right? Another word for spiritual laws is doctrine.
About these levels of laws it could be said that civil laws cannot interfere and change moral laws, and moral laws cannot interfere and change spiritual laws. But the other way they can influence and change. At least that is my understanding of their relationship.
To bring religions together we can do so on the civil and moral level. There is no need to also unify religions on the spiritual or doctrinal level because that would destroy those religions. I feel a moral obligation to except any human being or organization for their good efforts and behaviour. Whatever their doctrine, whatever their beliefs are.
For instance, there would be no way I could believe in three gods or accept the idea of reincarnation, to mention just two ideas.
Once we recognize and acknowledge the difference between levels of 'control' or influence and the one of doctrine and beliefs, fraternity should be quite possible.