Rethinking Religion in the 21st Century
In this 21st century, the world is witnessing a progressive shift, addressing the historical and systemic oppression and discrimination that prevails in our society. One of the key challenges hindering this progressive change is breaking free from the oppressive and discriminative norms and practices that are deep-rooted in individuals’ belief systems. With religion being one of the key factors shaping an individual’s belief system, it is high time for people to rethink what religion means to them, and how it acts as an anchor for oppression and perpetuates discrimination in society. First, let's try to fully comprehend how religion came into existence. As a constantly evolving intellectual beings, humans have this inner quest to seek certainty in the pursuit of understanding the world around us. From early humans trying to comprehend natural phenomena rain and storms to modern scientists trying to unravel the secrets of the universe, it is evident that this quest for certainty is ...