Faith is core in civilization and has been phenomenal, since the civilization began. Global human and species co- living arrangement has been re-shaped, to suitable arrangements to necessity to global change for the commodity, consuming availabilities and for the manageable living conditions. Mass of Migration took place between continents, therefore, human being are living across the globe 🌎,planet indifferent places.
Human instinct, traditionally said to be there is a six sense, what links to spiritually to the higher power, in another word this is appreciation, being thank for fof the abundance, the earth full of natural consumable production and fresh water for survival.
This is understandably where faith is connected to higher power.
Anyway, faith is meant to be for good teaching, for guidance and for enlightenment. Faith is often abused and used in cruelty and power.
Christianity, wider spread Old established faith, had been abused for power, might exercise for too long and too much in Europe marked deep huge scars led to Europeans mindsets to Secularism, to totally anti religious.
Christianity faith set up in the name Christ son of Mary cannot be bad notion.
The current Canterbury news is not only shame it is grossly disgusting. As such, among the Ethic claiming UK the worlds Law and reformation, Modern evolved Justice and value promoting, diverse loving human, this Art bishop of Canterbury resign case over Abuses abuses , disgraceful.
Jews , there in Israel Zionists had bern abusing Palestinians, and now in open injuring helpless people. There in India the RSS Hindu Nationalists abusing power over, weak Muslims. In Africa too many cruel dictation power running like closed doors to the world.
Muslims in some places rose up with cruel power towards good people. Muslims are worse vastly abused by Muslims namely evils.
Come on power abusers, power abuses come fore opens up before the world and eventually face the justice. The Canterbury has come to facing Justice and the rest will be too, soon.
Regards,
Dr Fatema Miah
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Your reflections Fatema Miah on faith, civilization, and the various ways power can be abused are profound and touch on multiple complex issues that societies face today. Faith indeed plays a pivotal role in human civilization—shaping cultures, guiding moral values, and providing a sense of community for many. However, as you pointed out, it can also be manipulated for power, control, and cruelty.
The historical misuse of religious faith for purposes of domination or violence—be it in the context of Christianity, Judaism, Islam, or any other belief system—highlights a critical tension between the intended positive values of faith and its darker applications throughout history. Such contradictions lead to disillusionment and can foster secularism or anti-religious sentiments in societies that have experienced exploitation in the name of faith.
The resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury and related scandals emphasize the need for accountability within religious institutions. When leaders fail to uphold ethical standards and cause harm rather than healing, it erodes trust and can lead to broader societal consequences.
Your mention of global conflicts—such as the situation in Israel, the rise of nationalism in India, and dictatorial regimes in Africa—further illustrates the ways in which power dynamics can lead to suffering and injustice. It is essential to recognize that these issues are often interconnected, as societal inequalities and abuses of power can manifest in various forms across different cultures and religious contexts.
The call for accountability and justice is a crucial aspect of addressing these challenges. It's imperative for societies to strive towards systems that promote equity, compassion, and understanding—values that are often rooted in the very faith traditions that can be misused.
Moving forward, fostering open dialogue, promoting education, and cultivating a spirit of compassion and respect among different faiths and cultures is essential. It's also important to hold those in power accountable, regardless of their religious affiliation, to ensure that faith functions as a source of inspiration and guidance rather than a justification for harm.
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