Religion is in Danger

CONTENTMENT: THE SECRET TO SUCCESS Naturally, this causes various disagreements among people. When these disagreements turn emotional, they can lead to hatred and violence, making society look like a graveyard. There is only one solution to this problem: people must be made to understand that they should always act within the boundaries of peace. Under no circumstances should they step outside the framework of peace. This mindset can only be cultivated when people are fully aware of the truth that in this world, things can only be achieved through peaceful means. Nothing worthwhile has ever been accomplished through violence. Violence only leads to destruction—it never helps in building anything. The only advantage of politics based on the “Religion is in danger” slogan is that it gives a few individuals the chance to appear as high-profile leaders. They become prominent temporarily. Crowds gather around them. They enjoy material glamour. But when it comes to religion and religious people, they are left with nothing but a hostile environment, lacking moderation, and forced to live amid hatred. Victims of violence, they end up making their own future unsafe. The ultimate result of such politics is simply that a few individuals become celebrities. But this approach does not help in real nation-building—nor can it. It might assist in creating leaders, but it is completely ineffective when it comes to building a strong and united community.