Monday, February 26, 2024

Pluralism

There are around 4000 different religions in the world today, and there have been many, many more throughout history. There are also many different political ideologies. People with all these various religions and ideologies are at odds with each other, which results in wars and hostility.

There are also many different private belief systems. And all people are convinced that they have it right.

Some people are convinced that they are superior to you, and some are convinced that they are inferior. Some worship the golden calf, and some worship baloney.

Pluralism is the idea that everyone must be accepted in society regardless of their beliefs. However, we can only become close friends if our beliefs are similar. Then, we belong to the same tribe.

Romeo and Juliet came from two feuding families. Their love story did not end well. Love is not a force strong enough to win over bigotry.