There is only one religion - to love God.
Different denominations like Hinduism, Christianity, Islam, etc. and even denominations within these denominations present this one religion in different ways and to different degrees. Since people of this world are more or less selfishly (materially) inclined, every denomination presents its teachings considering the material conditioning of the people it is talking to. What's more, new denominations arise when new ways of materialism get mixed with existing denominations.
The fight among various denominations is always about these material differences. These fights are incited either by proponents who are lost to the fact that love of God is the true definition of religion, or by vested interests who want to leverage the differences to grab power.
Some denominations, being fed up by religious fighting, preach morality, good conduct, etc. without reference to God. Such denominations go under the name of religion, but they do not really represent the true definition of religion - to love God.
Everyone has the right to choose the denomination he or she wants to follow. One should carefully consider all denominations available and choose the one that most powerfully and practically teaches one to love God and to spiritualize all aspects of life. One should also encourage others to do such introspection. At the same time, one should be caring and kind to those who have not yet awakened to the highest spiritual aspect of life. Hopefully good examples of sincere spiritualists will inspire them to take to true religion.
It is important for the leaders of the society to follow the highest degree of religion personally while protecting and encouraging those who are on the lower (or more materialistic) levels of religion. Once the general public sees spiritually elevated and compassionate leaders, it will also get inclined to follow religion for its true purpose - to love God.
Different denominations like Hinduism, Christianity, Islam, etc. and even denominations within these denominations present this one religion in different ways and to different degrees. Since people of this world are more or less selfishly (materially) inclined, every denomination presents its teachings considering the material conditioning of the people it is talking to. What's more, new denominations arise when new ways of materialism get mixed with existing denominations.
The fight among various denominations is always about these material differences. These fights are incited either by proponents who are lost to the fact that love of God is the true definition of religion, or by vested interests who want to leverage the differences to grab power.
Some denominations, being fed up by religious fighting, preach morality, good conduct, etc. without reference to God. Such denominations go under the name of religion, but they do not really represent the true definition of religion - to love God.
Everyone has the right to choose the denomination he or she wants to follow. One should carefully consider all denominations available and choose the one that most powerfully and practically teaches one to love God and to spiritualize all aspects of life. One should also encourage others to do such introspection. At the same time, one should be caring and kind to those who have not yet awakened to the highest spiritual aspect of life. Hopefully good examples of sincere spiritualists will inspire them to take to true religion.
It is important for the leaders of the society to follow the highest degree of religion personally while protecting and encouraging those who are on the lower (or more materialistic) levels of religion. Once the general public sees spiritually elevated and compassionate leaders, it will also get inclined to follow religion for its true purpose - to love God.
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