Broader Education of Religion, Other Nations Needed to Better U.S.

Published: Friday, April 11, 2014 at 12:25 a.m.
Last Modified: Friday, April 11, 2014 at 12:25 a.m.

Broader education is needed to better understand world problems. Acceptance of one set of principles without knowledge of others promotes universal disagreement.

Watching or reading "Cosmos" makes awareness of our beginnings more necessary as nations, and humans continue to be more aggressive toward their fellow man.

Considering religions, some reliant on older ideas, all based on man's poor understanding of the universe, it's no wonder there are beliefs which create intolerance.

In-depth study of Judaism, Christianity and Islam (all from Abraham), plus Buddhism, Hinduism, etc., gives a view of questionable ideas, possibly determining that morality can only be the result of more humanistic regard for all humans.

Obviously, that isn't what's happening, as malicious intent (greed, lust, murder, stealing, suicide and murder of others, to "gain favor of a god") occurs within those who perpetrate evil.

Instead of gaining a better world, there is increasing fear with distrust of almost everyone.

Numerous people claim devotion to one or another religion. Something is lacking when some of those same people aren't trustworthy (priests, educators, police being a few).

They may be kneeling in prayer, or otherwise exemplifying decency; however, we're learning more often of crimes being committed by "two-faced" characters.

Many who commit crimes have mental issues that aren't being treated properly.

Religion or jail can't "treat" those individuals.

It's impossible to trust leaders who spout one thing but don't "deliver" with issues which treat all citizens fairly.

As a nation, we should be an example, not only for the people who trust our leaders, but also as a nation with principles known to other nations.

The wrangling and atrocious actions by our leaders, as well as many citizens, doesn't speak too well of American education and values.




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