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Author Topic:   Religious tolerance and multiculturalism
Butterflytyrant
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Message 1 of 4 (622548)
07-04-2011 10:44 PM


In many parts of the world multiculturalism is providing great gains in respects and tolerance.
quote:
"The problem arises when we are required to pretend, in the name of tolerance, that all religions are true.
This situation, where all religions are presumed true is dysfunctional and in the long term untenable.
Society cannot live with such a lie indefinitely."
Dr John Perkins.
My question is open for all but I am particularly interested in the thoughts of the religious people on the forum. It is arguably easier for an athiest to answer.
Do you believe the current method (multicuturalism, acting as if all faiths are correct) of dealing with religious freedom is effective?
Do you see this working in the long term?
My position on the topic -
I cannot see multiculturalism working for religious difference. It is not possible to make laws taking into account all possible religious needs. A recent example can be seen here.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/.../story-fn7x8me2-1226078801032
Here is a case of a Jehovah's Witness who died after refusing a blood transfusion. Doctors did not have the right to save a 15 year olds life.
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Freedom of speech rights are being violated. Everyone will remember the Danish cartoon of the profit Muhammad. How do you incorporate Freedom of Expression laws into a society when that freedom of expression can get you killed?
There are many debates on this website about what should be taught in schools. Evolution or Creation, Creation model one versus Creation Model 2 (or 3, 4, 5, 6 etc) How can it be possible to please everyone?
Richard Dawkins documentary 'Faith School Menace' illustrates that multiculturalism is creating great separation of the people. The idea of multiculturalism was for all people to be able to live together. But it appears that multicultural ideas are helping people to live segregated in the same area.
Scientific research in areas like cloning and stem cell research are being restricted or even banned for religious based reasons (among many other reasons of course)
Multiculturalism has been very effective in regards to race, sexuality and to a lesser degree cultural differences. But multiculturalism seems to fail when it comes to religion (and the lack of religious belief, atheism).
I do not believe that multiculturalism will work in the long term for this issue. I think it will lead to greater segregation of groups. I believe it will help to create greater division.
Once people recognise this, we need to work together to come up with a better model. One that all people of all faiths can agree with. Even if that does mean fully separating groups. When my kids fight, I separate them. Sometimes they cannot get along. I am aware that this is a gross oversimplification of the issue. And I do not mean apartheid like separation. I mean an equal voluntary separation. It probably wont work and I am sure that many people will be able to point out problems but it is the only thing that comes to mind. I am open to suggestion...
Edited by Butterflytyrant, : No reason given.
Edited by Butterflytyrant, : clarifying
Edited by Butterflytyrant, : adding my position on the topic

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Message 2 of 4 (622572)
07-05-2011 7:22 AM
Reply to: Message 1 by Butterflytyrant
07-04-2011 10:44 PM


Needs Work
Topic is a bit vague. I don't see that you've outlined any discernible method.
Please use the quote boxes for the Dr.'s quote.


type [qs]quotes are easy[/qs] and it becomes:
quotes are easy


or type [quote]quotes are easy[/quote] and it becomes:
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quotes are easy

I would also like to see you present your position on the question(s).
Thanks
AdminPD

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Butterflytyrant
Member (Idle past 4422 days)
Posts: 415
From: Australia
Joined: 06-28-2011


Message 3 of 4 (622708)
07-06-2011 6:04 AM
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07-05-2011 7:22 AM


Re: Needs Work
I have edited the post.
Edited by Butterflytyrant, : No reason given.

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07-06-2011 6:22 AM


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