THE SCOURGE OF INHUMANITY…IS RELIGION TRULY AN EXCUSE?

12 Christians were thrown overboard to drown...

Man’s Inhumanity to man has manifested in various forms all over the world. This is evident in various Religious conflicts, Ethnic crises, Xenophobic attacks, Genocide, etc. Amidst all of these happenings, a disturbing event that comes to mind, is that of 12 Christian migrants thrown overboard by migrant Muslims, as a result of religious intolerance. Hmm… the things that people do in the name of religion!

Although 15 people have been arrested in connection to this heinous crime, one begins to wonder, how did we get to this height of callousness?

Christianity or Islam did not originate from Africa! But why have the two religions become the focal point of our religious problems? These questions are very much pleading for answers.

It saddens my heart when African migrants get involved in these types of ridiculous fracases, especially in situations such as this, that require a greater sense of togetherness. 

Most refugees desperately embark on these perilous adventures in search of greener pastures because of the senseless wars that have plagued their lands or the unpleasant political systems that have ravaged their country’s economy.

Moreover, the situation becomes dire when we fail to learn from our past experiences. Religion is not an end in itself, but a means to an end. So when we fail in our responsibilities to be our brother’s keeper (because of our beliefs), then we have a serious problem.

I may be wrong but I believe no religion in the world teaches hatred, so those who fight on the basis of their religious beliefs are not justified in any way.

Truth be told, religion is not and should not be an excuse for being inhumane.