This article, right from the beginning is biased against Jinnah, and is highly in favor of Hindus. This alone, makes it clear to the reader that he is reading one strongly backed up perspective having a confirmation bias. The writing and the tone used in emotional and incites people against the Muslims, and Jinnah particularly. The fact that the article starts with “I am not prepared to discuss ethics. We have a pistol and are in a position to use it." So said Mohammad Ali Jinnah while delivering his presidential speech at the Muslim League convention on July 19, 1946.” Shows how biased it would be. The aim of the article is to support the RSS as other parties are bad. The knowledge issue is not clearly defined but what I concluded out of it is that it aims at showing how other parties are bad and being firm and unmovable is better.
The article is biased towards Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee who converted 90% of Indian Muslims into Hindu. At the same time the author criticizes Jinnah to such an extent, that the reader ends up believing that he was not even a proper Muslim. Furthermore, he states how Jinnah was the root cause of many problems and followed a strict policy against the Hindus leading to massacres and calamities. Thee article highlights how other parties do not stick to their word and decisions.
Every party follows propaganda to gain votes and let other parties down; it is justified and acceptable in the world of politics but this article reignited the fire that was actually starting to cool down. Is it justified to bring up hatred for Muslims after 60 years? The writer is completely pro- Hindu and anti Muslim and reiterates the fact that only Hindus belong on this holy land. The sentiments of only one religion have been taken into consideration and that is not justified. The religion of Hinduism believes in ‘non –violence’ or ahimsa but they are looking up to a man, who is going against these holy principles. This is what the article fails to bring out. Although this article may incite some 100-300 people, it may not have such a great impact as people, no matter what, realize when only one perspective is given to them, and tend to get skeptical after a while. Although, it is justified to some extent, as Hindus have been oppressed by Muslims, this article is extremely biased against Muslims explicitly criticizes Jinnah. This did not work for me.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Religion
According to me religion is believing a particular entity. It is a system of human thought which usually includes a set of narratives, symbols, beliefs and practices that give meaning to the practitioner's experiences of life through reference to a higher power, deity or deities, or ultimate truth. It is channeling you belief to a particular entity or supreme power. We can identify one’s religion by the practitioner’s prayer, rituals, music, art etc, but also through society and politics. Religion gives one a direction to project his faith in, and each religious movement be it Jainism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam etc. has a certain set of rituals which differentiate it from other religions. Religion takes into consideration emotional and social interests of people and people follow a religion. People have different views about religion according to their way of life, and kind of person he is. A person may take religion to be a way of life and live by it, while other would question its existence. Again, it depends on one’s background, lifestyle and perception.
Some people believe that following a particular religion is he only path to attain salvation, and reach God, but that does not hold necessarily true. One can believe that God exists within him, but we have been made to believe that defying or not following one’s religion is not ethical. People follow a religion as it is often something they identify themselves with. They have particular common traditions and rituals which they associate with their religion. A scientific study says that people who follow a particular religion tend to be more content with life, as one turns to religion which is a gateway to the supreme power or God who answers all their questions and solves all their problems. A study also says that believing in religion fosters a sense of community and unity, and in order to survive people need people. In this age of depression, work load, tense relationships, people believe that there is one unbiased entity to which they can look and discuss their problems. A large purpose of believing in a particular religion is purpose of life and the values that come along with it. It serves as a support system for people but sometimes one can do unethical deeds in the name of religion. Political parties often do things which are not justified, on the name of religion. There are biases in religion. A person who believes in religion will always gather evidence to prove that the religion exists, and anything related to the religion is justified. A particular culture would have a different religion, while an Arab or Islamic country has a population following the religion of Islam. The people may not want to follow the religion but the fact that they are from this country makes it necessary for them to follow it. Following a religion has a sentimental value, as people are emotionally attached to the religion they follow. They look up to their God and believe in his existence above anything. There is also fear of society, and of God is they defy or do not follow rituals related to a religion. For example, in Jainism the followers fast, during an eight day holy period called Pajuushan. Followers may not know why they do this but they still follow it. Why is it that everything is followed in these eight days but after that, one returns back to his normal original way of life?
Religion brings people closer and unites them. It gives a person an identity; brings together people using the same language, having the same culture. It imparts values and knowledge and helps one to lead a better life. I don’t believe that it is a way of life, but instead a part of life. It involves spirituality which is essential in ones life. It is not easy to change from one religion to another, or start believing in a religion when you previously do not believe in any as one has been attached to an idea which is difficult to let go of. As perceptions may change after a passage of time, ones belief in religion can also change.
http://www.dailygalaxy.com/my_weblog/2009/02/does-religion-m.html
Some people believe that following a particular religion is he only path to attain salvation, and reach God, but that does not hold necessarily true. One can believe that God exists within him, but we have been made to believe that defying or not following one’s religion is not ethical. People follow a religion as it is often something they identify themselves with. They have particular common traditions and rituals which they associate with their religion. A scientific study says that people who follow a particular religion tend to be more content with life, as one turns to religion which is a gateway to the supreme power or God who answers all their questions and solves all their problems. A study also says that believing in religion fosters a sense of community and unity, and in order to survive people need people. In this age of depression, work load, tense relationships, people believe that there is one unbiased entity to which they can look and discuss their problems. A large purpose of believing in a particular religion is purpose of life and the values that come along with it. It serves as a support system for people but sometimes one can do unethical deeds in the name of religion. Political parties often do things which are not justified, on the name of religion. There are biases in religion. A person who believes in religion will always gather evidence to prove that the religion exists, and anything related to the religion is justified. A particular culture would have a different religion, while an Arab or Islamic country has a population following the religion of Islam. The people may not want to follow the religion but the fact that they are from this country makes it necessary for them to follow it. Following a religion has a sentimental value, as people are emotionally attached to the religion they follow. They look up to their God and believe in his existence above anything. There is also fear of society, and of God is they defy or do not follow rituals related to a religion. For example, in Jainism the followers fast, during an eight day holy period called Pajuushan. Followers may not know why they do this but they still follow it. Why is it that everything is followed in these eight days but after that, one returns back to his normal original way of life?
Religion brings people closer and unites them. It gives a person an identity; brings together people using the same language, having the same culture. It imparts values and knowledge and helps one to lead a better life. I don’t believe that it is a way of life, but instead a part of life. It involves spirituality which is essential in ones life. It is not easy to change from one religion to another, or start believing in a religion when you previously do not believe in any as one has been attached to an idea which is difficult to let go of. As perceptions may change after a passage of time, ones belief in religion can also change.
http://www.dailygalaxy.com/my_weblog/2009/02/does-religion-m.html
Religion
According to me religion is believing a particular entity. It is a system of human thought which usually includes a set of narratives, symbols, beliefs and practices that give meaning to the practitioner's experiences of life through reference to a higher power, deity or deities, or ultimate truth. It is channeling you belief to a particular entity or supreme power. We can identify one’s religion by the practitioner’s prayer, rituals, music, art etc, but also through society and politics. Religion gives one a direction to project his faith in, and each religious movement be it Jainism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam etc. has a certain set of rituals which differentiate it from other religions. Religion takes into consideration emotional and social interests of people and people follow a religion. People have different views about religion according to their way of life, and kind of person he is. A person may take religion to be a way of life and live by it, while other would question its existence. Again, it depends on one’s background, lifestyle and perception.
Some people believe that following a particular religion is he only path to attain salvation, and reach God, but that does not hold necessarily true. One can believe that God exists within him, but we have been made to believe that defying or not following one’s religion is not ethical. People follow a religion as it is often something they identify themselves with. They have particular common traditions and rituals which they associate with their religion. A scientific study says that people who follow a particular religion tend to be more content with life, as one turns to religion which is a gateway to the supreme power or God who answers all their questions and solves all their problems. A study also says that believing in religion fosters a sense of community and unity, and in order to survive people need people. In this age of depression, work load, tense relationships, people believe that there is one unbiased entity to which they can look and discuss their problems. A large purpose of believing in a particular religion is purpose of life and the values that come along with it. It serves as a support system for people but sometimes one can do unethical deeds in the name of religion. Political parties often do things which are not justified, on the name of religion. There are biases in religion. A person who believes in religion will always gather evidence to prove that the religion exists, and anything related to the religion is justified. A particular culture would have a different religion, while an Arab or Islamic country has a population following the religion of Islam. The people may not want to follow the religion but the fact that they are from this country makes it necessary for them to follow it. Following a religion has a sentimental value, as people are emotionally attached to the religion they follow. They look up to their God and believe in his existence above anything. There is also fear of society, and of God is they defy or do not follow rituals related to a religion. For example, in Jainism the followers fast, during an eight day holy period called Pajuushan. Followers may not know why they do this but they still follow it. Why is it that everything is followed in these eight days but after that, one returns back to his normal original way of life?
Religion brings people closer and unites them. It gives a person an identity; brings together people using the same language, having the same culture. It imparts values and knowledge and helps one to lead a better life. I don’t believe that it is a way of life, but instead a part of life. It involves spirituality which is essential in ones life. It is not easy to change from one religion to another, or start believing in a religion when you previously do not believe in any as one has been attached to an idea which is difficult to let go of. As perceptions may change after a passage of time, ones belief in religion can also change.
http://www.dailygalaxy.com/my_weblog/2009/02/does-religion-m.html
Some people believe that following a particular religion is he only path to attain salvation, and reach God, but that does not hold necessarily true. One can believe that God exists within him, but we have been made to believe that defying or not following one’s religion is not ethical. People follow a religion as it is often something they identify themselves with. They have particular common traditions and rituals which they associate with their religion. A scientific study says that people who follow a particular religion tend to be more content with life, as one turns to religion which is a gateway to the supreme power or God who answers all their questions and solves all their problems. A study also says that believing in religion fosters a sense of community and unity, and in order to survive people need people. In this age of depression, work load, tense relationships, people believe that there is one unbiased entity to which they can look and discuss their problems. A large purpose of believing in a particular religion is purpose of life and the values that come along with it. It serves as a support system for people but sometimes one can do unethical deeds in the name of religion. Political parties often do things which are not justified, on the name of religion. There are biases in religion. A person who believes in religion will always gather evidence to prove that the religion exists, and anything related to the religion is justified. A particular culture would have a different religion, while an Arab or Islamic country has a population following the religion of Islam. The people may not want to follow the religion but the fact that they are from this country makes it necessary for them to follow it. Following a religion has a sentimental value, as people are emotionally attached to the religion they follow. They look up to their God and believe in his existence above anything. There is also fear of society, and of God is they defy or do not follow rituals related to a religion. For example, in Jainism the followers fast, during an eight day holy period called Pajuushan. Followers may not know why they do this but they still follow it. Why is it that everything is followed in these eight days but after that, one returns back to his normal original way of life?
Religion brings people closer and unites them. It gives a person an identity; brings together people using the same language, having the same culture. It imparts values and knowledge and helps one to lead a better life. I don’t believe that it is a way of life, but instead a part of life. It involves spirituality which is essential in ones life. It is not easy to change from one religion to another, or start believing in a religion when you previously do not believe in any as one has been attached to an idea which is difficult to let go of. As perceptions may change after a passage of time, ones belief in religion can also change.
http://www.dailygalaxy.com/my_weblog/2009/02/does-religion-m.html
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