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.
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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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]
[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]
[Diagram showing relationship between morality and religion]
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
ANKUR TRIPATHI
Role of Civil Services in a Democracy
Ethics and Religion in Public Service
Religious Pluralism and Morality
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analytical and balanced
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