The heading does have a nice ring to it, doesn't it?
I went to a racially and to a very large extent , religiously, homogeneous school. Although there were cliques at my school but it wasn't severe. But anyone who has been to a racially, economically or religiously diverse high school knows that like attracts the like. But imagine this happening on a larger scale, like a city which will have racially affiliated gangs or like a entire country where people will be segregated on the basis of their religion. And this is exactly what is happening in Syria.
Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) is a jihadist group that wants a rule based on their interpretation of Islam and the Sharia law. They have set up court in Ar-Raqqah,Syria. Justice is dealt on the basis of the Sharia without any consideration for the actual law, where even the smallest infraction can lead to death. And all this for the Sunni Muslims but Syria also has a large number of Shia Muslims and Christians. The Shia and Christians can either convert or flee. So what was before a religiously diverse region , is now only a land of one people one law. Imagine having to leave behind everything you love and hold dear , just because your own state can't or won't protect you.
Religion is like any other weapon , dangerous in the hand of the wrong people and people who have the ability to influence other impressionable minds. So what can I do today? I will practice tolerance, tolerance towards anyone who doesn't have the same belief, race or culture as I. I will not only respect them but will also stand up for them when the need arises. I will educate myself about other religions, races and culture and will always keep an open mind.
So What will YOU do today?
I went to a racially and to a very large extent , religiously, homogeneous school. Although there were cliques at my school but it wasn't severe. But anyone who has been to a racially, economically or religiously diverse high school knows that like attracts the like. But imagine this happening on a larger scale, like a city which will have racially affiliated gangs or like a entire country where people will be segregated on the basis of their religion. And this is exactly what is happening in Syria.
Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) is a jihadist group that wants a rule based on their interpretation of Islam and the Sharia law. They have set up court in Ar-Raqqah,Syria. Justice is dealt on the basis of the Sharia without any consideration for the actual law, where even the smallest infraction can lead to death. And all this for the Sunni Muslims but Syria also has a large number of Shia Muslims and Christians. The Shia and Christians can either convert or flee. So what was before a religiously diverse region , is now only a land of one people one law. Imagine having to leave behind everything you love and hold dear , just because your own state can't or won't protect you.
Religion is like any other weapon , dangerous in the hand of the wrong people and people who have the ability to influence other impressionable minds. So what can I do today? I will practice tolerance, tolerance towards anyone who doesn't have the same belief, race or culture as I. I will not only respect them but will also stand up for them when the need arises. I will educate myself about other religions, races and culture and will always keep an open mind.
So What will YOU do today?
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