Can we live together?

Question

If you had a group of lions and a group of tigers, would you try and make them share a cage?
They both eat meat, yes?
They both are cats, yes?
Why not then? Because they BOTH think they are king of the beasts......

This is obviously a christo/aethiest Vs muslim question.
I am not trying to be racist and, in fact,am not.
But I am trying for realism.
Ours is not the first generation that has had to deal with the reality of inter-religious conflict . Wars have already been fought in the name of whatever god you choose to believe in.
What is the answer.?
Its obvious that we cannot all live together in harmony. Our differing belief systems do not allow it. Fact.
Human nature is to distrust the unknown. That is proved the world over. The majority of people dont want to know about the other point of view either. You cant force people to be content either.

Should we give in to our instincts and aim for religious segragation or do we chase the higher goal of peace????????

I would like to add that , as someone suggests, ducks and geese can live together on a pond.
Unfortunately, ducks and geese are not known for their claws and teeth or for their unshakeable belief that they are king of the beasts.
You see my point?
Lions and tigers are both magnificent, top of the class, superb creatures.
Even a stupid person can see that you dont try to make them like each other, because to make them do that, ONE of them must say "OK you are the best, not me"
I am a social realist, not a war monger or a religious activist.
As such I can say that , from my point of view , watching two big cats circle each other , looking for a chance to attack and kill the other, is a scary but intriguing spectacle.
But one of them is dead and it doesnt even know it yet.
Ask yourself this.
Should we let them fight or should we seperate them?

Answer 1

I don't have an answer, but think this is a great question.
Thanks for giving me something to think about today (other than work!)

Answer 2

The problem is religion and the way in which it controls people and keeps them divided. If, as humans, we concentrated on our similarities rather than our differences, then the world would be a better place. We should look at what it is we have in common, not what sets us apart. Ironically, despite greater technology and instantaneous communication and the idea the world is now a global village, we are less tolerant and understanding than say the Crusaders or the Moghul emperors who invaded and converted those in foreign lands in past centuries.

We have no excuse not to live and let live, but unfortunately, when a minority think they are better than the majority, that's where the problems start - funnily enough, those who are the most fervent in their religious beliefs can be the most destructive although some would say they have a skewed view of religion.

Answer 3

Surely the overall dichotomy of differing religions isn't the problem - it's the few individuals who turn their beliefs into fundamentalism.

Yes different religions can happily live together - look at cities with many different sects and beliefs - places like Birmingham for example.

The question is tolerance on both parts - yes there are idiots, rascists and those who will turn belief into terrorism.

If we, as a nation, refuse to be drawn into things that are, frankly, not our concern (humanitarian aid yes, blowing people up, no) things may change.

Answer 4

Can I offer a different analogy here. At my local park there is a large pond. Both ducks and geese live there. They don't like each other, but they have had to learn how to get along to share the area. Do we make them a hybrid species? No, because that would eliminate the best of both worlds.

I don't support a one-world religion because that would force people to abandon many of the tenets of our beliefs that are important to us.

However, in every religion I have seen, most of them teach positive approaches. For instance, as a Christian, I am to be guided by the fruits of the spirit: love, joy, peace, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperence (self-control). By following these fruits, I learn that it's important to get along with others, and that would be important to understand. And even for atheists, these are policies of good behavior and should not be wrong for any system of beliefs.

However, where I would have a problem is in abandoning my beliefs in God and Jesus Christ for the sake of a one size fits all deity (or supreme being, or whatever it would be called). What makes each of us unique in our beliefs would be abandoned for one size fits all belief system.

Kind of like making a goose and duck one species.

Answer 5

So you believe that people can't (I know that most of them won't, but am talking about CAN'T), with highly evolved conscience and intelligence decide to act against their stupid instincts?
That is just a sorry excuse to do whatever the hell you like!

Anyways... anyone who truly believes in the existence of the supreme being/energy (or whatever you may call it) knows that we all believe in the same thing, and there is no need for separate religions. People interpret the same things differently (depending on their heritage and culture) and that is why we have different religions. Of course there are always stupid fundamentalists who spoil it for everyone

Answer 6

The time that people will all live together shall surely come and the events started when Jesus took the cross and after three He resurrected
He is coming back to complete it and you MUST accept Him as your personal saviour to enter Heaven
There is no short cut to Heaven and He said He is the truth the way and the life and that no one goes to the father except through Him
In the world do not expect peaceful co-existance
This will only be after GOD has completed His purpose for creation
I dont mean to be harsh on the athiests but the truth is that they are lost and if they do not believe in GOD then they have no hope in this purpose of GOD
And that JESUS CHRIST IS THE ONLY WAY TO GOT

Answer 7

Lions and tigers are animals, they don't have the intelligence and self-control as humans.

Singapore is a multi-racial and multi-religious society. We are living in harmony as Singaporeans. Fact.

Is the fight against terrorism really about religion now? Or was it about saving oil reserves, control and so-called democracy? Unfortunately those who suffered western oppression can only use religion to gartner support and retaliate.

Answer 8

I gather you are a Muslim, although you don't say. Answer is that the goal of peace is not a higher goal, Christ taught that the higher goal is to leave this world for a better place, we are just travelers on the earth on a journey to a better place and we seek to take as many along with us as we can. This world will never be perfect and the Bible says "when they are saying 'peace, peace' then destruction will fall on them like birth pangs upon a woman with child."

Answer 9

I love Ur question & the way that u explain it.its really wonderful
lion & tiger. i think if we live without any religion we can live in peace ,i do believe in this .the all problem in this world its about
religoin.lets start form me & u telling people the trut
telling them we have to be real human, its our right to live in peace

Answer 10

Why do you have to affirm that you are not a racist? Racism is not about religion. Racism is the assumption that some ethnic origins are less worthy than others. You are clearly stereo-typing Muslims if you connect this to racism. I think you need to analyse more closely your bigotry.