LIVE WITHOUT HARMING! CHOOSE THE BEST VERSION OF EACH RELIGION

Religion remains a central aspect in the lives of millions of people. However, its teachings are interpreted and practiced in very diverse ways. Therefore, adopting benign, tolerant and respectful versions is not only convenient but essential for building a happier world where no one harms others in the name of their beliefs.

The liberal and cruelty-free versions of different faiths promote peace, human and civil rights and treating others well. By emphasizing universal values such as love, compassion and justice, these interpretations help build bridges with those who live their lives differently from what their doctrine establishes. Religious tolerance fosters respect for different ways of thinking and acting that do not harm innocents, as well as the recognition of diversity as wealth, not a threat.

Read LIVE WITHOUT HARMING! Appreciate diversity

Some people say that different versions of their own religion do not exist, but that there is only one, that of their sacred books. But, in reality, there are very divergent approaches, from the most benevolent to the most harmful.

LIVE WITHOUT HARMING! Interpret religious precepts within their historical context

WHAT TYPES OF VERSIONS ARE THERE?

For starters, there is a huge difference between a tolerant and progressive version and a traditionalist one. And within the traditionalist version, there is also an enormous variation between moderate and fundamentalist conservatism. But specifically, how do they differ? We will understand this with 6 concrete examples:

1.- Homosexuality in the three Abrahamic religions:

• Fundamentalists: murder, often in very cruel ways.

• Conservatives: prison, physical and psychological assaults, lynchings, rejection, stigmatization and being treated as inferior. Also families who expel their teenage children from their homes, friends who reject them and companies that fire their employees. At a milder level: prohibition of gay pride parades and all types of external displays of affection between homosexuals, as in Turkey, even being criminalized with prison sentences in countries like Russia or Belarus.

• Progressives: tolerance and respect.

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LIVE WITHOUT HARMING! Not even the LGBTI+ community

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2.- Women who exercise their sexual freedom:

• Fundamentalists: from punishment to murder.

• Conservatives: contempt, stigmatization, rejection, gossiping, pointing fingers, families who throw their pregnant unmarried daughters onto the street, friends who repudiate them and employers who fire them.

• Progressives: tolerance and respect.

LIVE WITHOUT HARMING!: Not even sexually free and promiscuous women

AVOID HARM IN ISLAM! Repression of sexual freedom

AVOID HARM IN CHRISTIANITY! Victimization of sexually free people

3.- People who criticize religion:

• Fundamentalists: killing.

• Conservatives: imprisonment, assault.

• Progressives: tolerance and respect.

AVOID HARM IN ISLAM! Cruelty toward those who criticize Islam

4.- Widows in Hinduism:

• Fundamentalists: they burn them alive.

• Conservatives: they throw them onto the street to live on alms, they denigrate them.

• Progressives: shelter, inclusion, respect for their rights and dignity.

AVOIDING HARM IN HINDUISM!: Sexism

5.- People who leave Islam:

• Fundamentalists: killing.

• Conservatives: they imprison them, strip them of civil rights (such as inheritance, parental rights or marriage), assault them and stigmatize them.

• Progressives: tolerance and respect.

AVOID HARM IN ISLAM! Murder and abuse of those who have left this religion

6.- Animals:

• Fundamentalists: objectification, great cruelty.

Read LIVE WITHOUT HARMING! Do not objectify

• Conservatives: abuses and evils of different degrees.

• Progressives: respect, empathy and compassion.

Traditionalist versions of religion often impose a rigid and exclusionary vision, which can lead to discrimination, intolerance, devaluation and even hatred toward those who do not share their strict dogmas. In extreme cases, these positions foster fanaticism and violence, transforming the lives of innocents into a true ordeal. Throughout history, religious fundamentalism has caused countless conflicts, from holy wars to acts of terrorism. These interpretations not only damage the image of religions but also divide societies, leaving behind a legacy of suffering and discord.

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LIVE WITHOUT HARMING! REFORM the harmful side of religions

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Adopting a reformist and respectful version of each faith allows it to evolve and adapt to modern times. Progressive and inclusive interpretations seek to reconcile traditional teachings with the rights of women, LGTBI+ individuals, animals, freedom, etc.

In conclusion, choosing the best variant of each creed is a decision that extends beyond the personal practice of faith. It is a choice that affects society as a whole, peace and human development. By opting for benevolent, tolerant and liberal interpretations, a fairer and more harmonious world can be built. Read more at…

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How can you contribute to this?

1.- Adopt a benign version of your religion: be the example of a spiritual practice based on compassion, tolerance and respect.

2.- Sign campaigns to promote non-harmful versions of religions:

• Governments: Demand that they promote interpretations free of abuse… SIGN UP NOW!
• Religious leaders: Ask them to interpret the scriptures in a benign way:
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3.- Share: Spread these campaigns and this article to reach more people.

4.- Dialogue: Talk to those with traditionalist views and help them evolve toward kinder and cruelty-free interpretations.

Thank you for your commitment to building a more just, respectful, and happy world for everyone,