Our God — Page 152
152 one adopts the policy of good behaviour as a safety measure and treats others with sympathy and cooperation, expecting them to reciprocate accordingly. Although the effect is useful and profit- able to some extent, it cannot compare with the lofty and noble station wherein sentiments of brotherhood and unity are devel- oped as natural feelings. That natural feeling which unfolds itself in the form of brotherhood can never be achieved without belief in God. Is Religion the Cause of War and Disorder in the World? Before going any further, it is essential to dispel one doubt created by some, that religion causes war, conflict, and sectarian divides. It is alleged that religion leads to a narrow-mindedness and lack of fortitude that has disastrous implications for world peace, as well as the progress and welfare of mankind. Therefore, they sug- gest that people should abandon religion to develop tolerance and broad-mindedness that will enable them to live harmoniously with each other, promoting peace and mutual love. As religion originates from the concept of God, it is argued that a god who is the cause of conflict and strife in this world should be forsaken. This is the objection raised by people with a modern education and greatly promoted by European philosophers. Evidently, this objec- tion is based on a lack of deliberation. However, before I come to the actual answer, I would say that even if we accept the validity of this objection—i. e. admit that religion does cause what has been stated—it cannot serve as an argument against the existence of