When Religion Becomes Evil; A Philosophical view and modern reflection from the writings of “Charles Kimball”

Copyright 2008 by Charles Kimball Published by Harper Collins

Having religion today is somewhat skeptical to some academicians and scientist granting the notion that religion will not give a just opinion and views to other religions and counter parts.  Many of the conflicts from world history and our modern day civilization will always conclude to the conflict of teachings and beliefs in religion.  In such manner, many religious groups today are considering the effect of religion and how it affects the world society.  

In terms of law and government, one nation for example cannot fully implement the legislative laws of the land without referring to the morals of religion.  Even today religion is the basis of morals in our supreme courts around the world.  But the literature review of Charles Kimball emphasize the extreme usage of religion and its morals to the modern government and civilization of today.  In the first chapter of the academic compilation the author questioned the reason of the modern civilization’s problem, is it because we have different religions that is why we are in a continuous conflict when it comes to values?  In the second chapter of the literature portrays the truth claims of the different religious groups that is deem crucial to the national and international governance of a given country.  Many countries today are having dominant religious values that they are following, that will sometimes discriminate other minor religious groups.  In such common result, the minor will always shout for justice and fair governance. 

Charles Kimball

To refer some of my ideas, integrating the literature of Sebastian C.H. Kim (2008) Cambridge University Press emphasize the usage of religion in Asian civilization.  During the time when Europe and the west influence the Asian civilization. Religion, education, and Healthcare are the forefronts of their civil influence.  In that manner, the culture of Asia is a mixture of religious cultures from different religious society.  Certainly, we can conclude to the notion of Charles Kimball that the modern society today is confused when it comes to values and morals in such a way that the religious teachings are still authentic and modern realities, education, and technology are rapidly increasing in knowledge and infrastructures.  The huge contrast between these two civil fundamental backgrounds will create a vortex of confusion and sometimes chaos to the national and international level.  In this manner world leaders and religious group leaders are aiming to unite religious practices and government to achieve long lasting peace.  Finally, HUMAN RIGHTS MUST BE RESPECTED regardless of your religious group to achieve LONG LASTING WORLD PEACE.

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