Of Faith and Religion

I am not a person of strong faith in either God or religion; Still I cannot but appreciate the impact of this Faith on our lives.

Talking of faith, it is one 'acquired' aspect of human mind that connects it to the larger entity. Without actually scrutinizing the Faith factor as true or false, if we can analyze its effect on binding people together, we would rather conclude that it better exist. Faith is like a thin rope that runs along a bamboo bridge. If you asked - Can it bear your weight in the absence of the bridge? - the answer is: No. But it gives you a sense of security and brings down your anxiety when you walk over the waving bridge.

The same way faith (call it religion, principle or anything) is a common code that has streamlined the course of humanity for long. It is a fundamental ingredient to the foundation of any civilized society. One can argue that religion is the cause for the death of thousands, but we cannot ignore the truth that it has been the one factor that has brought millions of people together under a common roof.
(More to continue..)

PS: This was part of the comment I posted on a blog. With nothing much to make a fresh thought I chose to pick up the thread..