2006-12-28 11:39:22 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
None...I consider poverty and health issues to be the greatest barriers. Okay, so that is the liberal hippie answer, but I like it and I am sticking to it.
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2006-12-28 11:42:31 · answer #1 · answered by Dust in the Wind 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think the greatest barrier between nations is a lack of fundamental understanding of each others cultures. That can emcompass language, societial norms, religion, etc. I don't think it can be distilled down to a single general factor or one general barrier because each nation has cultural element that is significant to itself.
Discrimination in all forms is due to lack of understanding and this causes barriers between nations as well as individuals. If we were to take the time to learn about one another and respect our differences, this world would be a much better place to live.
2006-12-28 19:48:01 · answer #2 · answered by swixon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in my opinion its religion. every country is ramping up to become a global competitor hence international laws are always being legislated and refined to govern how countries do business with one other. Languages do not cause significant barriers as most human beings have the same need for relating and interracting with one another at every level (businesss, marriage, entertainment etc.). But religion has single handedly kept nations apart with its fanaticism. there is no unity about who God is as subjectivity rather than objectivity dominates and always perpetuates wrong mentalities about which religion is right.
2006-12-28 20:03:46 · answer #3 · answered by Mindbender 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the greatest barrier and history wont let me lie is Religion, eventhough I am Catholic I believe that people making other people believe in an specific God or invading countries making wars, discriminating people its the greatest barrier (mind barrier)
quoting Marx: "Religion is the opium of the People"
2006-12-28 19:55:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not understanding others cultures, religion and whatever it else that is important to each country at odds.
But initially the problem is usually based on money somehow. But not being able to work it out peacefully is usually muddled up by the above things.
2006-12-28 19:49:18 · answer #5 · answered by makingthisup 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
None of the above. It is values.
Values are related to religion, but members of the same religion can have values different enough to create conflict. In addition, not all values derive from religion. An example is Marxist values.
2006-12-28 19:44:48 · answer #6 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All of the above plus big egos and an inability to admit personal wrong-doing.
Everyone, even those who try to know better, look outside themselves rather than inside for the reason why things go wrong and can't admit they, cumulatively, are responsible!!!
I agree with Thich Nhat Hanh who says that peace begins within us.
2006-12-28 23:23:14 · answer #7 · answered by Charlamaine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pride.
MY language, MY religion, MY culture. I am the best.
And of course, right beside it - greed. Wanting more than I can consume or use, wanting more than my neighbor for the simple act of having more.
Both are tied to fear, of course - but I'd vote for those two first. When one country - when one politician or corporation - tried to deal cross culturally without being very aware of pride and greed - they are almost certainly doomed to failure.
2006-12-28 19:50:17 · answer #8 · answered by Uncle John 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In group/out group psychology. Think about it. Religions transcend borders. So do languages and businesses. Check out in group/out group psychological differences theory.
2006-12-28 21:33:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is the difference in religion, but also it is ignorance. People hate what they don't understand.
2006-12-28 19:47:30 · answer #10 · answered by Cuppycake♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋