Saad Tasleem – Do We Need Religion

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			are human beings in need of religion. You may have come across cities without buildings, malls and
theaters, cities that are rundown even cities without governance. But have you ever seen a city
without a place of worship? Is that just by chance? The answer is no, of course not. Studies have
shown that many children innately believe in God and the inevitability of a creator, even if their
parents are atheist. In fact, we as human beings feel a deep sense that there is a Creator. But many
choose to numb that feeling. We simply drown ourselves and work, leisure and life and choose to
ignore that innate call the call of faith which can be heard as we begin to turn off the outside
		

			noises. Human beings always try to discover a criteria for being able to tell the difference between
good and evil, right and wrong. But we are affected by our environment and our upbringing. The
reality is that we as human beings don't always act good. Even though we may be good people. God is
the rational basis of morality, it may seem surprising or even controversial Assam. But what gives
anyone the authority to determine right from wrong? God didn't leave us without purpose and didn't
create us in vain. He didn't leave us to our own whims and desires. Rather, he determined for us
what is right and what is morally wrong. Many people don't like being told what is right and what is
		

			wrong. But unfortunately, they ignore the fact that we are human beings and we are imperfect. God,
however, is perfect in every way. His knowledge is absolute, his power is infinite, and he is
merciful to us as human beings. That is why he said to us prophets and messengers, for guidance and
direction, the Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him. The last in this long line of prophets and
messengers, has guided us to a comprehensive moral code, whether you're an individual or a
community, he has given us standards that guarantee peace and happiness for all.