Opinion
Human Contradictions In Religious Doctrines
Religion is the human belief in and worship of a
superhuman controlling power, especially a personnal God or gods. Most followers of religion, have the tendency of making certain assertions or to lay down some principles which they regard as undeniably true, without consideration of the opinions of others.
This culture of dogmatism and fanaticism is absolutely at variance with the true meaning of noble-life of wisdom and spiritual values,
Human beings ought to realise that everything in life is the gift of God that we are to grow and live in a free universe to express one’s God-given nature and that our life should become a living centre for transmission of God’s grace and benediction.
The meaning of life must come from life itself. For this reason, life should be integrated with our consciousness, action and contemplation. It cannot float in the air as an abstract concept isolated from our daily life.
It is important that we should at best strive to attain three vital goals in life: Oneness with all, love for all and dedication to the service of all.
True service is the expression of the best in us. By being true to our highest nature and ceaselessly striving for the divine, we perfect ourselves as instruments of service under God.
When we truly discover the presence of God within us, we can then vividly express our true meaning and destiny. It is believed that service flows spontaneously from love, and the feeling of the pervading oneness of all life.
It is instructive therefore, to note that service; love and a feeling of oneness purify us; and make us kind; and compassionate to all life. These factors teach us the act of selflessness, patience and sympathy, uniting us with all creation in both path and joy.
A selfless person, does not relate to people through his ego and selfish desires, but surrenders himself to the flow of divine from within himself toward God. He does not retire to a cave; he lives fully and participates in the manifold activities of the world. He is truly free and unburdened, living in harmony with all life, and God.
It is unfortunate, to note that present human doctrines in religion, are a paradox. On the one hand we speak of brotherly love, while on the other we fuss with members of our family, the neighbours, and co-workers.
In the same vein, science strives to alleviate suffering and prolong life, while simultaneously inventing devices which could maim or wipe out every living thing. Two sides of the coin … good and evil. We both do good and do evil at the same time, basing our actions on doctrines in religion.
Perhaps, if all religions and philosophies teach the laws of karma and reincarnation, we would be well on the way to making ours a better world, because we as individuals would now look twice to our thoughts and deeds of today, realising that we will reap our fruits tomorrow whether bitter or sweet.
Take note: the law of karma is just. It exacts payment and offers rewards. Our good deeds, thoughts and motives, unerringly find their way to the credit side of our cosmic ledger to offset the debt entries made as a result of past errors.
It is to offset these debts with credit entries that we should constantly strive to attain.
Jesus said “A new commandment I give to you: that you love one another as I loved you.” It is this essence of Christ-love we should put into practice to transmute in each of our cosmic pens from debit-red to credit-black. The greater ledger will then show” credit entries. This will inevitably bring to reality: “peace on earth, good-will towards mankind” instead of just a fragile but persistent dream of achieving greatness in religion”.
Fuayefika, public affairs analyst, resides in Port Harcourt.
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