MORAL AND ETHICAL DEVELOPMENT IN SOCIETY

The above commonalities amongst religions provide a base for the development of a harmonious society. However, in order to administer and regulate practical matters in society the role of a suitable political administration cannot be denied. Different roles of Religion and Political Administration Religion and political administration are the two basic instruments by which every society is regulated. Both have an important role. Religion being intended to build a moral base for society, it is the duty of religious people to train the minds of people on a moral basis. It is their duty to create an ethical atmosphere in society and to promote human-friendly behaviour among all members of society. Political rule has a basic regulatory function in the practical matters of a nation. It is put in place to maintain peace and harmony among the people, to ensure justice and to check crimes. No religious institution can play the role of political masters. And no political master—given the limitations of political administration—can play the role of a religious institution. Both the institutions have their specific roles and both institutions are complementary to each other. It is the complementary roles of these two institutions that ensures building of a better society. o Love or compassion is the greatest social value; it is the basis of all moral teachings or moral requirements. And it is also a fact that this teaching is found in every religion. Reform of Society To bring about real change in society we will have to first change individual minds.