DISCOVERING STRENGTH IN FAITH

Religion serves as the foundation of positive ethics. It empowers individuals to forgive, transcending greed and envy. It fosters tolerance and respect for all people, regardless of their background or beliefs. By upholding justice and fairness, religious individuals become givers rather than takers, contributing to a more harmonious society. Religion instills in us a sense of principle and principled character. It cultivates self-control and self-discipline, making religious individuals predictable and reliable. They are serious-minded and honest, always ready to acknowledge their mistakes and strive for self-improvement. This self-corrective mechanism keeps their personalities rejuvenated and vibrant. So, how does religion cultivate these superior qualities within us? The ultimate goal of religion lies in connecting us with God, the source of all goodness. God serves as an inspiration for everyone, providing guidance and direction on our journey through life. Religion makes a person God-oriented, producing God-oriented thinking and a life that is God-oriented. This is what makes a religious person unconquerable. They develop communion with God, becoming far more powerful than even the sun, moon, mountains, and seas. Here’s an incident that illustrates this in symbolic language. A person with complete faith in God becomes unconquerable. Even the tidal waves fail to disturb their peace. Once, a ship sailed from the American coast to Africa. It was still on the way when it was hit by a severe storm in the Atlantic Ocean. The ship began to shake violently, and all the passengers panicked, running helter skelter. It seemed imminent that it would sink any moment. In this hour of panic, one passenger caught sight of a child in a corner of the ship, playing with her doll. The passenger asked the child, “Do