Every day in the newspapers we find reports of bomb blasts and people being killed. We see so much intolerance - whether it is Norway, India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan or African Countries is obvious. In the recent past, the common man in the sub continent has not been spared.
This incident has brought forth a serious issue facing humanity – that of prejudice, fanaticism and fear psychosis. The mindset responsible for such an act is most dangerous. Whatever religious colour a terrorist may wear, or reason one might hold to justify such behavior, the basic issue is a failure to realise the importance of diversity and the underlying spiritual unity of humankind. Lack of interaction between cultures, and prejudice against other cultures, can take individuals and entire societies into such disastrous situations.
Multi-cultural and multi-religious activities are necessary to remove prejudices and phobias from young minds. It is absolutely essential that all nations embrace multi-cultural and multi-religious educations and celebrate diversity. When a child grows up thinking that other religions or cultures are not good, then he or she becomes ready to take other lives or give up one’s own due to the prejudiced mindset. Understanding a little about other cultures, religions and customs will help a child develop a sense of connectedness and a sense of belonging with everybody. When a sense of connectedness is present, one cannot harbor hatred for others.
