It saddens my heart, and pierces my soul anytime I hear or read about religious crises in the world,most especially in my country Nigeria.What is meant to be an instrument of peace,and create togetherness among the citizens,has hitherto become a means where people(religious fanatics) demostrate their cruel and barbaric acts, by killing,arson of property,and some other absurd things.
I always have this opinion whenever I'm posed with religious intolerance, that if care is not taken third world war may be influenced by religious differences. It is an uncalled for situation where some religious fundamentalists(hoodlums) laid an ambush on some schools just because the pupils were denied using hijab in the schools.
I could remember the displeasures of people in the article I read sometime ago by someone(a Nigerian/african I suppose) relating to the claim by the whites that 'Africans are monkeys'. So, if we claim we are not, then there should be a crystal differences between our behaviours and that of savage animals, why should we continue killing ourselves,damaging our souls, destroying people's property in disguise of religion. I believe so well that the profound hallmark of every religion is peace with everyone,as it is stated in the bible that you should follow peace with ALL men(Heb 12v14a),so it is also stated in other religious books, so if our religions preach peace why then do we kill ourselves? I think it is high time we changed our orientations and began to have sympathy for fellow country men.
Do AS YOU WOULD BE DONE TO.