Religion could very well be the root of everything thats wrong with world today. Now before you all label me all sorts of terrible things, I'm talking about when it is taken too literally. Religion in essence can be a good thing as it can help people get through painful, difficult times. But when people become over sensitive about it, and use it as a means of casuing harm, suffering and censorship among other things, I think most tolerant people will agree it has gone too far.
The question then is when does it go too far exactly? Let it be noted that I am not speaking about one particular religion right now, but all of them in general terms.
While reading daily news/site browsing this morning I came across an article about the new
Apple store on Fifth Avenue in New York City. A very stylish building shaped like a cube.
Now the problem some in the Muslim community have with it is that it "Constitutes a blatant insult to Islam", according to a survey by a Middle East research organization.
What are the reasons you might ask? Well, the building resembles the Ka'ba in Mecca and is open 24 hours a day, much like the Ka'ba. Now if this article is true, its beyond words. What will be the next target of over-sensitive religious types, the rubix cube?
Read the article.
If you think it is only parts of the Muslim community who are unreasonable, I assure you Christians are no different.
Click here to view the trailor for a new documentary titled Jesus Camp. This is about, you guessed it, a camp where Jesus is the main focus for little kids.
I think the best thing would be moderation from each all sides, but what do I know?
