Friday, December 19, 2014

Killing in the Name of Religion

A Major in the American Army killed twelve of his colleagues in a shooting spree. The news about killing or shooting was not disgusting. It is happening daily on a routine basis in some corner of the world. But the disgusting part was that before shooting innocent unsuspecting fellow men, the killer shouted "Allah Hu Akbar" which means "God is Great".

If we look into statistics, we will find that most of the present day killings are taking place in the name of God or religion. Though, no religion preaches enmity or hate against any fellow human being or even against any living being.


Why do killers invoke God before killing HIS creatures? Is it to obtain strength for doing such a ghastly act or do they ask for HIS forgiveness in advance. One can only remember God before killing someone if one is doing the act in cold blood. If the killing is the result of a heated exchange of blows or gun fire or any other weapon, there is no time for one to remember God.

Gone are the days when the wars were fought for women (Sita and Helen of Troy), for wealth (invasions over India by Gaznavi and Gouri) or for kingdoms or territorial gains (no need for examples). The next major war will be fought in the name of religion or say, God (please mark my words). Personally i don't wish for that but one can't deny the fact that many of such fights are already going on, though on a small scale, in many parts of the world.

Does being religious mean being intolerant of others?

Should we stop being religious if it is creating hate in our minds against our fellow human beings?

The question is open to all.

7 comments:

BK Chowla, said...

It's a good question.
But,let us ask ourselves,why did we allow ourselves to be brought into this situation by divisive politicians?
Even now,it is not too,late.
We can't change the world,at least we can change ourselves

Bikram said...

OH YES.. definitely I think religion needs to be BANNED.. and none practised because all we have done in the religion is KILL the innocent.


Bikram's

António Je. Batalha said...

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my space said...

Hi Balvinder

do you still blog ? if the religion says kill then its not religion..the only religion we should follow is that of love and acceptance

chikan changezi said...

First of all rotten
They r not Muslim. Plz open ur mind. What ever is going in Muslim countries is all bcoz ZIONIST.they r doing

chikan changezi said...

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