Monday, October 6, 2008
Religion and Academics
I really feel I’m in the spirit right now. I have this urge to loudly quote some verses or sing an uplifting chorus. I as if I’ll go to heaven if the good Lord comes today. Sound like a religious fanatic? It’s just that I’m coming from an inspiring service.
I attended the closing ceremony of the Students Christian Organisation. It was quite an event. Together with the Christians at Rhodes events, it got me thinking about religion and academics. I’m not a preacher, (at least not yet) but I think religion might be a good thing to mix with our academics, be it Hindu, Christian, Muslim or otherwise. I believe religion is good for our minds because it gives up hope. Whether it’s being reincarnated, going to heaven or whatever perks each religion has, it’s a good stimulus for people to live well. The drunkenness and orgies of partying which cost many of us so many marks would be reduced, if not wiped off all together if we all embrace one religion or other. Though I’m not too sure about Rastafarianism. You know, weed and things like that. Not that I have anything against it.
I’m not advocating any social order. But if we adopt the behaviour advocated by most religions, we would be better off. Nearly everyone would make it to second year, not to mention completing our degrees. But the problem is that such kind of behaviour is hard for most people to conform to. Hands up anyone who is for no sex before marriage. Doesn’t sound like too much fun does it?
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