SHARED WISDOM
English book, p. 205
By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
spiritually so that he can live with a positive mindset that is duty-conscious rather than rights-conscious. Such a person is free from greed and hate and is capable of assessing things objectively. He possesses a predictable character. This kind of personality is the greatest need of the present age. Who is Responsible for the World’s Chaos: Religion or Humans? The source of chaos in the world is the misuse of their free will by human beings. God bestowed free will upon humanity to put us to the test in this world. Misusing Godgiven free will creates all kinds of problems in society. Evil is not a part of creation. It is a result of the misuse of free will by man. Will the World be More Peaceful Without Religion? Religions and cultures are a must for the society. However, it must be understood that the values required for a peaceful society do not come about independently. For many people, they come from religion. For millions of people, religion is a principal source of these values. It is a mistake to believe that the world would be a more peaceful place if there were just one culture or just one language. This will never happen because people will likely still misuse their God-given free will even if there is just one culture or language. SOME FAQs RELATED TO INTERFAITH DIALOGUE

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