Most religious leaders have attempted to teach the language of spirituality, but they or their followers often fail to keep it pure. The politics of belonging tend to overshadow genuine spirituality, which is why religions are still at war with each other today. Yet, spirituality has always existed within individuals, regardless of their religious affiliations.
Spirituality is a knowledge that no one can patent, unlike religions, which are exclusive to particular groups and thus political. Religions have their own sets of rules, traditions, and customs that define their identities, such as Muslim, Christian, or Jewish. If you do not follow these, you are considered an outsider. This is a political identity, not a spiritual one.
If you disobey or question the rules of a religion, you risk being ostracized, regardless of your spirituality. In the spiritual realm, you are valued as an ocean in a drop, not a drop in the ocean. There are no boundaries, and you have the freedom to evolve, question, and adapt according to your time.
God’s existence is intertwined with living human beings because all spiritual work is done by the living. Religions, however, teach us to live for an afterlife without clear evidence, demanding blind faith.
I prefer to be a questioning, evolving, and independently responsible being rather than relying on outdated, rigid knowledge. Unfortunately, today, we see ongoing conflicts and prejudices rooted in the past, as groups try to prove their ancestral correctness, often leading to violence and division.
Hell and heaven are created by humans in this life. Appreciating earthly pleasures like milk and honey or bricks of gold means nothing in the spiritual world. Life becomes more important than the afterlife. If you cannot enjoy your life because you always want more, how will you change after death? Happiness and contentment must be learned in this life.
We all share basic human experiences: hunger, eating, illness, aging, and death. Our differences, such as beauty, wealth, race, nationality, or religion, ultimately mean nothing as everything is left behind. Personal peace is achieved when we view life as an individual project, not as an extension of family, race, or religion. God has nothing to do with the traditions, customs, and rules of any group; these are politically created to control ordinary people.
A lack of freedom and an overemphasis on belonging can lead to self-harm or harming others. I am not saying belonging is wrong or freedom is right; I am against imbalance and lack of personal responsibility. Each individual is born with free will, and responsibility lies with them. Hiding behind religion, nationalism, or group identity undermines law and order. True belonging is to humanity as a whole, overriding group politics.
We all face mortality, which should humble us. Yet, group identities lead to spiritual crimes and social problems due to prejudice-based politics. Upbringing influenced by nationalism and religious extremism fosters prejudice. Older generations often exhibit more prejudice due to their upbringing, despite wisdom supposedly increasing with age.
Prejudice is a spiritual crime, regardless of how it is justified. Some people proudly display their prejudice, while others strive to eliminate it. Politics of insecurity and belonging perpetuate this prejudice, as seen in actions by figures like Donald Trump or a mother demanding a white doctor for her son.
Native populations seek equal human rights but also want special recognition, which does not solve prejudice-related problems. Group mentality perpetuates conflicts. Prejudice is taught in households worldwide, evident in events like Brexit and Trump’s election, which cater to special interests.
Naming conventions in Arab cultures and the caste system in India highlight deep-rooted prejudices. Even in sports, prejudice is ingrained. Healthy competition can drive progress, but claiming superiority over others is pure prejudice. True greatness requires a character that distinguishes between spirituality and political religion.
Education can break the chains of belonging politics. Accepting group mentality means sacrificing individuality, despite being created with free will. Group loyalty controls individuals, leading to spiritual crimes. Each individual is born with free will, a testament to their individuality. However, political groups use religion to control and oppress.
Spiritually, we should not do to others what we dislike done to us. Organized religions often deny this principle, leading to wars and innocent harm in God’s name. Western nations show that individuals of different backgrounds can coexist under equal human rights laws. Recent examples include Omar Khadr’s settlement and apologies to indigenous populations.
Religions cannot contain spirituality due to political intervention. Prejudice-based politics cause human shortcomings. Humanity has suffered from this throughout history and continues to do so. We need to see ourselves as what God created us to be: individuals with free will, capable of making personal choices beyond group politics.
Our actions, whether for survival or convenience, are influenced by group politics. Blaming God for our lack of choice ignores the power of belonging politics. Understanding humanity, spirituality, and God as one entity, one individual at a time, allows us to transcend group divisions.
Language is politically oriented, but the message is universal. Loving and killing have been universal since the beginning, transcending language. God is not confined to one language; God’s essence is in all spiritual beings.
In the spiritual world, there is no race, color, gender, nationality, or religion. The proof lies in our free will, allowing us to make personal choices and follow religion or become unbiased spiritual beings. If a group restricts your free will, it is oppressive and political. Political divisions have created over 200 countries, but spirituality knows no boundaries.
Spiritually, we should not harm others. Organized religions often ignore this, leading to wars and harm in God’s name. Western nations demonstrate that equal human rights laws allow diverse individuals to coexist peacefully. The politics of belonging cause spiritual crimes and prejudice.
True spirituality requires humility and an understanding of human unity. Political divisions, from caste systems to sects, have nothing to do with spirituality. Prejudice-based politics perpetuate conflicts. Education and personal responsibility can help overcome these divisions, allowing us to see our true belonging to humanity and spirituality.
Spirituality transcends group politics. It requires humility, personal responsibility, and an understanding of human unity. Prejudice and group politics are the root causes of human conflicts. By embracing spirituality and equal human rights, we can overcome these divisions and achieve true peace and harmony.