-
Essay / Beyond Religion: Finding Our Inner Self - 2501
The central aim of Beyond Religion is to emphasize an individual's inner qualities and values rather than devoting too much effort to the external or material aspects of life. Humanity has faced many challenges since the dawn of time and yet it continues to face many problems. Despite our advancements in medical science, technology, education, healthcare, human rights, laws, etc., we still suffer, struggle and face many crises in the world. Many parts of the world still face poverty, crime, injustice, inequality, corruption and social and environmental problems. The book argues that these problems are the result of neglecting our inner qualities and moral values based not only on religious beliefs, but also on the qualities we value in others. If every individual took a moment and focused on developing their inner qualities and moral values such as integrity, compassion, generosity, forgiveness, tolerance, honesty, patience, kindness, etc. ., the world we live in would become better. The central idea presented in the first chapter concerns understanding the ethics of secularism and promoting virtue ethics. This idea does not suggest that religion is useless but rather aims to respect and create a middle ground between all religions as well as those who practice no religion. It also does not favor the exclusion of religion from ethical systems, but rather favors the integration of the two. However, the book implies that man can get by without religion but not without inner values. In our globalized and diverse world, people from all walks of life, with different opinions, cultures, backgrounds and religions, coexist in close proximity with each other. It is vital to honor and respect... one's people. On the other hand, the advantage I see in secular ethics is that it first helps us realize that we are all common to each other. . We all desire and seek true happiness and avoid suffering. He does not choose sides and does not prefer any particular religion, but the teaching applies to everyone. This allows us to better understand compassion towards the well-being of others. This trains us to become resilient from within and gives us a better understanding of how to deal with destructive emotions. This teaches us to be satisfied with what we have and not to become a slave to the material and external world. He also provided guidance on developing our mental stability and inner values. It won't guarantee solving all the world's problems, but it will surely make a difference, step by step. Above all, it can help you become a better and peaceful person..