Ironical how we live in a multicultural society, and yet, racism is still present in many households. What a shame it is for us to be praised worldwide for our "peaceful multicultural community" and yet, kids are taught in some households that "they should not mingle with other communities".
I am not only offended, but also disappointed by how some people associate flaws to specific communities. It is true that religion unites all of us, but to what extent? It is also a fact that there is no visible cultural clash in our society, but let's consider the word 'visible' here. Cultural clash, hatred among communities, racist comments, prejudice, all of these do exist, but they are hidden. And the word 'hidden' here does not mean 'safe' or 'non-existent'; many people have been oppressed because of their race or ethnicity. Corrupted mindsets have modified and changed the main purpose of religion : Welfare and peace for everyone, and have shaped it in a way so as to brainwash others into having the same opinion. How disgusting it is to see elders 'brainwashing' the younger generation and convincing them to exclude particular communities from their lives for no valid reason. I have even witnessed a case when a friend of mine was not willing to socialize with others because he was scared of how his family would react if they knew that he had friends from other communities. Because of those corrupted mindsets, many children face those kinds of comments and behaviours in their own families and they unfortunately cannot voice out their opinions ; they are hence forced to abide by the rules silently.
In a diverse society like ours, how can such a phenomenon arise? How will the child feel in such a complicated situation? How can we inculcate values and respect properly if there are fools out there who are shamelessly criticizing others' religions and cultures? How can one live in a society where he is oppressed and hated because of his belief and traditions? It is simply scandalous for a country where every festival is celebrated to be the motherland of such fools. Here, arises another crucial question, where did all of this start and how to stop it?
Your duty is to inculcate your principles and values to the future generation properly, to show them how everyone is equal, and to teach them that each and everyone needs to be respected irrespective of race, religion, skin colour or gender. Be the change the world NEEDS and educate the younger generations.
"Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all." ~ Aristotle
I am not only offended, but also disappointed by how some people associate flaws to specific communities. It is true that religion unites all of us, but to what extent? It is also a fact that there is no visible cultural clash in our society, but let's consider the word 'visible' here. Cultural clash, hatred among communities, racist comments, prejudice, all of these do exist, but they are hidden. And the word 'hidden' here does not mean 'safe' or 'non-existent'; many people have been oppressed because of their race or ethnicity. Corrupted mindsets have modified and changed the main purpose of religion : Welfare and peace for everyone, and have shaped it in a way so as to brainwash others into having the same opinion. How disgusting it is to see elders 'brainwashing' the younger generation and convincing them to exclude particular communities from their lives for no valid reason. I have even witnessed a case when a friend of mine was not willing to socialize with others because he was scared of how his family would react if they knew that he had friends from other communities. Because of those corrupted mindsets, many children face those kinds of comments and behaviours in their own families and they unfortunately cannot voice out their opinions ; they are hence forced to abide by the rules silently.
In a diverse society like ours, how can such a phenomenon arise? How will the child feel in such a complicated situation? How can we inculcate values and respect properly if there are fools out there who are shamelessly criticizing others' religions and cultures? How can one live in a society where he is oppressed and hated because of his belief and traditions? It is simply scandalous for a country where every festival is celebrated to be the motherland of such fools. Here, arises another crucial question, where did all of this start and how to stop it?
Your duty is to inculcate your principles and values to the future generation properly, to show them how everyone is equal, and to teach them that each and everyone needs to be respected irrespective of race, religion, skin colour or gender. Be the change the world NEEDS and educate the younger generations.
"Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all." ~ Aristotle
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