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ANKUR TRIPATHI· 2024

Question BGS4GS2

When Mahatma Gandhi said that he is Muslim, Hindu, Christian and Jew at the same time, he basically hinting towards idea of Religious Pluralism which says that every religion contains the truth and all must be treated with respect.

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Introduction

When Mahatma Gandhi said that he is Muslim, Hindu, Christian and Jew at the same time, he basically hinting towards idea of Religious Pluralism which says that every religion contains the truth and all must be treated with respect.

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Main Body

When Mahatma Gandhi said that he is Muslim, Hindu, Christian and Jew at the same time, he basically hinting towards idea of Religious Pluralism which says that every religion contains the truth and all must be treated with respect.

[Some say religion is harmful to ethics]

many thinkers like Richard Dawkins, Bertrand Russell and others argue that religion is anti-thetical to morality as most of religious idea lead to immoral acts by adherents.
"[Terrorism in name of religion."

[Some say it is necessary]

Thinkers like Saint Augustine, st. Thomas Aquinas and other argue that religion is source of morality and acts as one of important enforces of morality.

[My position in this regard]

I believe religion and morality are complementary to each other.
Morality refines the religion and religion acts as source behind following of morality.
Like [Tolstoy] said that morality is like a flower and religion is like a plant. If you inflect flower from plant it will die down soon.

[Diagram showing relationship between morality and religion]

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Conclusion

Like Tolstoy said that morality is like a flower and religion is like a plant. If you inflect flower from plant it will die down soon.

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Diagram

Shows relationship between morality and religion with connecting arrows

  • References Gandhi's seminal thoughts
  • Introduces counterargument
  • Mentions credible philosophers
  • Addresses contemporary issue of terrorism
  • Balanced presentation of both views
  • Clear personal position articulated
  • Uses powerful analogy from Tolstoy
  • Introduces philosophical counterargument
  • Provides visual representation

Topper

ANKUR TRIPATHI

2024

Subject & Paper

GS4GS2

Topic

Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

Ethics and Religion in Public Service

Religious Pluralism and Morality

Writing Stats

239

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10

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1

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analytical and balanced

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