Somehow, we all were born into this world where at a certain
point in time, we begin to ‘reason’ – or to sound a little philosophical,
abstract. The part of this process that makes it captivating is that it
happens without the conscious effort of man. We simply know we have ‘picked up,
over time of course, certain norms and belief systems which we naturally
protect vehemently. The most mind gripping part of these belief systems is
religion. Until we encounter things that make us use those doubt - filled words
or its strings – how come? How can...? When did we...? What if…? Suppose..? How
it happens is what I don’t know but I know for sure that it is psychological.
It creates a divide, a sharp contrast between ‘us’ and ‘them’ and even the most
enlightened become sworn enemies; so what do you think will become of younger
minds? You think they do not care? You think they will forever remain on the
spot you left them before they met friends of disparate religious inclines in
school right? You are most mistaken because they are already revolting and
unlike in Fela Kuti of blessed memory’s lore, we pray it does not bring out the
beast in them. Religious tolerance I say, is most imperative.
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