The Dalai Lama recently said
"The time has come to find a way of thinking about spirituality and ethics, that is beyond religion"
I totally agree with this - isn't it true that although, theoretically, most religions value similar moral principles, when it comes to practice, the religious bias so often leads to conflict and strife rather than harmony between people? Perhaps part of the way forward is a more individual approach. For each person to take guidance from their education and backgrounds, but individually to come to their own values and principles which then become like an internal spiritual compass - orientating a person from the inside.
At the same time as this more individual 'hands on' approach, there are so many fundamental issues which are totally relevant to all people....like why are we here on earth? Is there a deeper reason for life beyond the obvious? ....perhaps it is under this larger 'humanity' umbrella that is beyond nation or creed, that we can find the real importances, that provide a solid foundation for a kinder, more compassionate way forward?
So, first research and discover the collective issues, then take an individual stance?
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