We know that religion is an integral part of the civilization. Linguistically, the definition of the word “belief” is (a judgment that does not accept doubt) or (what a person firmly holds in his heart). Despite the multiplicity of the religious systems, they share principles. They play a vital role in influencing individual behavior. All of them work on establishing and preparing the individual psychologically to get closer to the Creator and to know Him. This is called (the spiritual aspect), where the methodology of belief is formed from a set of teachings, obligations, traditions, or what is known as legislation. Following this as a guide for the individual to live with integrity within his family, community, and any context he is in. The religious system also has several aspects and effects not only at the individual level but also at the social level. Collective behaviors create a movement that attracts society and shapes it or imbues it with that belief. We cannot deny the positive role it plays in the life of the individual and the family, which sheds light on the changes that occur in societies, often resulting in conflicts and crises that undermine the safety of citizens and society.

Think with me, my dear, that you live in a society characterized by religious pluralism. These systems do not work in parallel and integrated forms but work in conflicting directions, resulting in many conflicts. If each faction undertakes its roles to eliminate and obliterate the other, perhaps reject it, and distinguish its faction in society, the society becomes torn like fragments or worn out clothes. If the faction refuses the other, it pushes the society in different and conflicting directions. Yes, everyone pulls the parties to color it as their faction, and with tension and attraction, society tears apart, loses its stability, and shakes the security.

My words do not mean that we should abandon our sect or our ideas, nor do I underestimate the importance of the influence of religions on people. But I want us to set aside differences and stop trying to pull or color society with our doctrines. Let’s agree, not only with the freedom of religion but also by accepting them and living with the differences within them, and agreeing with everyone who differs from us, respecting them, their belief and their faith without prohibition or criminalization. Accepting that in every belief there are values and principles from which we learn, and everyone gathers under the banner of humanity.

Since one of the constants in every belief is possessing the absolute truth, which its followers are granted with distinction and veneration, which is also the hammer of societal division, we all must accept that no one can possess the absolute truth, as it is undefined and unperceivable. And that every faction may impose itself as possessing a face or part of the absolute truth, but it does not possess the absolute whole, or the complete picture. Perhaps if the factions come together, they will provide us with a clearer vision of understanding or approaching it, perhaps we can live in other dimensions.

Belief shapes behaviors, and behaviors create civilizations. Whether factions are inherited or acquired, they create distinction and diversity. With my words, I urge all the people and the world to build bridges of acceptance to unite the parties for the peace that everyone has called for but has not been established. We must tell the truth that there is no peace without reconciliation and cohesion. Let us reconcile as a price for peace.