Would you rather have the entire world Christian, or a world composed of many cultures and religions?

Question

I for one love diversity. It would be terrible of everybody had the same faith.

Your thoughts?

Answer 1

I would love a sane world.
Whether Christian or as it is now it is still an insane world we live in.

Answer 2

The world is a wonderful and beautiful place because of its diversity. If we were all the same, it would be a dull indeed.

Unfortunately, as shown in the past, when a culture adapts Christianity, the first thing to go are old customs and traditions. This is why a great deal of history has been lost concerning ancient religions and customs. This universalism destroys the very nature of man- to innovate, the describe, and to thrive within his/her own culture. Then the fun part comes when we get to visit another culture, another tradition, another form of seeing or doing things.

Who would say, "Lets go to India!" if India was similar to whatever country they were from? Would India still have its palaces and festivals and temples if the entire nation was Christian? Of course not. Like the introduction of Christianity into Japan (long ago) temples and text get destroyed. (Thus the later removal of missionaries from Japan).

Its a sad, sad thing when a culture withers and dies under the forcing of another religion.

Answer 3

Diversity of ideas is what has always spawned advancements in human civilization. Under the diversity of Christians, Muslims, and Jews in 13th century Spain, architectural innovations exploded that were carried throughout Europe. In the 14th century, when Christianity was made the only religion, the country went stagnant. Under diversity of religion in Persia in the 5th century BCE, it became the cultural "shining star" of the whole world. Each society that shows a wide variety of religious and cultural diversity creates innovation after innovation, and the countries that are under only one religion never invent anything for themselves. Diversity envigorates the human spirit and singularity starves it.

Answer 4

I want to have a world composed of many cultures and religions. By far more will be learned and accomplished.
Humanity will not grow bored and morale will be high, instead of bottoming out in boredom, endlessly living with the same, day after day - humanity will die out.

Answer 5

Many cultures and religions as I would be one of the people who would have to be converted by force if the entire world became Christian

Answer 6

I think it is better to have many religions than just one religion, even if it was my religion. No religion, IMHO, has the complete truth. many people have a portion of it, because the truth is too grand for one person to comprehend. I learn all sorts of insights on my own faith by looking at the beliefs and practices of others.

Answer 7

You are comparing Heaven to the earth.

Heaven by far: Streets of gold, mansions, no fights, no epidemics, no worries, etc.

Having the same faith does not mean that you have the same characteristics. Variety is still present.

Answer 8

Eh we Heathens don't believe in universalism. I think it's great if someone connects to the gods of thier ancestors, what ever god that it it. Makes the world a more colorful place.

Answer 9

As long as there is Love, But that's not happening anytime soon.
Too many selfish,prideful people that like to have control over anyone they can.

Answer 10

I'd rather have multiple faiths, but, then again, it would be a bit strange for a Pagan to say 'I want an entire world of Christians'.