I. Introduction
II. Meaning
The religion must spread love, peace, inclusiveness and harmony.
III. Relevance to current world scenario
Need of mutual coexistence
IV. Role of religion in shaping behaviours and society
1. Socrates’ view: Religion as a way to achieve social stability
2. Thomas Aquinas’ contends religion as Ethically Binding Force
3. Ibn-ee Rushd’s view: Religion is a pathfinder to virtue
4. Imam Ghazali in Kimiya-e-Saadat: Religion is a tool to achieve Social Justice
5. Soren Kierkegaard regards religion as a way of life not as a doctrine
v. uses of religion to spread darkness
1. Thirty Years War between Catholic and Protestant forces in Europe (1618)
2. Bush’s declaration of the Afghan and Iraq wars as Crusades (2001/2003)
3. RSS subjugating Muslims in India in the name of Hindutva
4. Spread of hatred by Fanatical elements through Sermons
5. Religious bigotry against women in the name of restrictions
6. Depriving women of education and hereditary share by marrying them with Quran (Haq Bakhshish)
vi. how religion can be used to spread light
1. Promoting Inclusiveness (Mithaq-e- Madina)
2. Giving a purpose to Life and Existence (Theological view of Ontology)
3. Establishing a welfare state
4. Ensuring a morally and ethically upright society
5. Establishing a peaceful world for coming generations
6. Use as countering force against Extremist Nationalism
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