Religion

There are a variety of religions around the world with every country having one and are the same but different at the same time.

Many bash each other for one reason or another with a majority of the time being that each group thinks their way is the right way. With Christianity, if one is not “saved” they are going to burn in hell; yet, they cry foul when they are talked negatively about. It is the same with other religions in that each cry foul when they are bashed while bashing other religions as well.

Each has a different way of thinking in addition to way of living and being unique in their own way. They have their own customs, beliefs and attire they wear. All religions will always have their own system and practice of how they do things in addition to the way they do them. With that comes different ways of thinking. Many do not think that people are thoughtful and willing to teach others about their religion when in fact many want to share their religion it is a matter of people being willing to listen and receive the information. Along with that, people should ask questions rather than assuming something about religions.

Many people are ignorant about religions. They do not take the time to learn other religions much less about the people that practice them. The teachings in each religion does not help either. While growing up, it is taught that other religions are bad and will go to hell when they die.  To further add, the media talks about misconceptions that are wrong in more ways than one.

For as long as religion has been around there has been conflict. It has also been a loss of common sense after a while because of most being too ignorant and close minded to care or want to learn. Many fear what they do not know on top of not wanting to or trying to learn. In turn, they become ignorant about others feelings on religion along with their religious beliefs. Each person should be respected regardless of their religion.

There will always be conflict when it comes to religion. The difference is people may become more tolerant of other religions as time goes on.

Change

Change happens every minute of every day with society slowly starting to realize that giving back and making a difference can change lives.

Society is always ever changing. However, the one thing that has remained constant has been how people view others. Often times, people judge and label others without a second thought without realizing how much it affects people.  Visually seeing someone judging or labeling people is a visual confirmation of how labeling or judging someone affects people. Society today is in a downward spiral that is more negative than positive. There are more people that are not in good places as a result of negative thinking. More often than not, negative thinking gets a person negative reactions. In contrast, positive thinking gets people places. The difference is thinking positively or negatively. Positive actions lead to positive results with the same being said about negative thoughts and actions. To give back is one of the things that can help other’s more than people will ever know.

Giving back sounds like one of the few things celebrities are only allowed to do when in fact anyone can do it. In comparison, many have and continue to give back to their community. Also, there are young children in addition to teens that give their toys as well as other items that they no longer want to others that do want them. It is one of the many things that people of any age are beginning to do because of seeing the bigger picture instead of just pieces of it. It is then that they begin to make a difference in other people’s lives.

Making a difference in someone’s life can be beneficial in more ways than one.  People see it with a chain reaction potentially occurring while the recipient and giver being changed as well. People make a difference everyday with and without realizing it. When someone makes a difference it shows in the long run no matter how little or long time passes. It is making a difference that leaves a lasting impression on a person’s life. To make a difference is taking time to help someone whether it is something as little as making them dinner or something major such as saving their life. Something slight can make a difference in someone’s life. It is taking the time to even do so that can also make a difference.

Giving back and making a difference are two things that society is slowing starting to learn. Many people are already giving back to others which leads to making a difference in the long run. It is both that in essence leave an impact in people’s lives.

Cultural Difference

The United States is the center of cultural differences with two of them being religion and ethnicity which is how the U.S was founded.

Religion has been one of the many differences with all types of religion being in the United States. Despite that, all religions tend to bash each other for being a different path to a higher power. To further add, when they do bash each other for being different, they say their way is the right. The flipside of that is they get offended when they are bashed on. It is not a one way street when it comes to bashing.  In time, they may get to a point where they are able to learn to get along with peace, unity and harmony. In turn, they will show that they can be tolerant of each other in addition to being respectful towards each other instead of constantly fighting.

It is similar in the ethnicity war. Many blame Islamic people for September 11th attacks when in fact it was a group of extremists that were practiced Islam. There has always been hatred and violence towards different groups of people because of their difference. Due to them not being the same, they were treated differently. In retrospect, being different is good because it means that the world is exciting. The world should blend with each other in the sense of talking to each other instead of segregated. The world would be boring otherwise.

Many people are unwilling to blend in the sense of talking to one another. It is due to many not knowing much about different cultures. In turn, there is violence instead of peace. By learning about different cultures, people will become more open minded  with the end result being shocking. It is a more peaceful world instead of a world filled with fighting.

Despite the difference between religion and ethnicity, blending and learning about different cultures can be beneficial in the long run and eventually bring peace.