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What Diffrent religions taught me about life | Juwairiah Sayyed | TEDxSISJ Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-18 16:13
Core Message - Understanding, rather than fear or judgment, leads to tolerance and a more human approach to life and religion [16] - Faith, regardless of religion, provides messages and stories that have guided societies towards peace [18] - In a world prone to division, choosing understanding is a bold act that fosters kindness, forgiveness, open hearts, and unity [18][19] Lessons from Different Faiths - Islam emphasizes intention and humility over mere appearance, highlighting the importance of trusting the process [5][6] - Buddhism teaches that suffering is a part of life and that trust in the process is essential even when the plan is unclear [7][8][9] - Christianity promotes forgiveness and understanding as paths to healing and growth [10][11] - Hinduism, through the concept of Karma in the Bhagwat Gita, emphasizes doing one's duty without obsessing over the outcome, focusing on effort rather than results [12][13][14][15] Personal Growth and Perspective - The speaker's upbringing in a multi-faith environment instilled a belief in understanding different perspectives [2][3][4] - The speaker advocates for reading moments, life, and people, emphasizing the importance of learning and education [4] - The speaker suggests that the question should not be "What do I get from this?" but rather focusing on the effort put into something [14]
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Balaji· 2025-08-17 08:13
Societal Trends - The analysis suggests a parallel between the failure of communism and the perceived failure of "wokeness," both seen as attempts to replace faith in God with faith in the State [1] - The document posits that the failure of the State leads to two major responses: a return to religion and a turn to technology [3] - The conservative response to a failed state involves a return to religious faith, where God becomes the organizing principle [3] Ideological Analysis - "Wokeness" is characterized as a decentralized left ideology that, like communism, elevates the State over God [1] - Examples of "wokeness" include mocking "thoughts and prayers," using the state to target religious beliefs, and replacing traditional moral codes with a focus on being a "good person" [2] - The rise in belief in Orthodox Christianity in Russia after the failure of communism is presented as an example of the return to religion [3]
Reconciling Faith and Science: A Personal Journey | Mustansir Pindwarawala | TEDxUBC
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-15 14:45
Main Argument - The talk explores the relationship between faith/religion and science, suggesting they can coexist and offer different perspectives on the same truth [1][14] - The speaker's personal journey highlights a shift from initial acceptance of religious teachings to embracing science, and eventually finding a balance between the two [1][5] Key Experiences & Insights - Early religious upbringing involved daily prayers, Quran memorization, and mosque attendance [1] - High school science courses provided a logical and objective perspective, contrasting with the abstract nature of religion [1] - A trip to Kerbala, Iraq, in 2021 and attending sermons in London in 2022 served as a gateway for religion to re-enter the speaker's life [1] - Interpretation of a quote from Prophet Muhammad emphasizes seeking both worldly and spiritual knowledge [1] - Connections between religion and science are found in other faiths like Judaism (Maimonides) and Buddhism [2][3] Practical Applications - Religious practices like praying and fasting can translate into valuable life skills such as time management and discipline [6][7][8] - Religion can serve as a means of introspection and stress relief, similar to exercise or hobbies [9] - Humility, derived from religious understanding, can guide future medical practice, acknowledging limitations in controlling life and death [10][11][12] Conclusion - Science helps understand the universe, while religion guides our way within it [14] - Encourages audience to consider if religion and science are entirely different or different ways of explaining the same truth [14]
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Andrew Tate· 2025-07-21 16:26
RT Joseph D. McBride, Esq. (@McBrideLawNYC)Let's set the record straight: Andrew Tate isn't opposed to religious marriage—he deeply respects God-centered unions, such as the indissoluble Catholic sacrament or Islamic marriages built on faith, where commitment is eternal and divine.@cobratate is warning against secular marriage: a godless farce that strips away God, incentivizes divorce, and arms women with the power to abort children, and plunder men's wealth.Andrew’s point is that secular marriage is an un ...
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The Economist· 2025-06-29 07:00
Today what people believe about religion, or get up to in the bedroom, is considered their own business. For centuries, however, saying or doing the wrong thing could get you put to death https://t.co/JetWs3oqtU ...
Light your flame | Wlaya Almousa & Shaden Alharbi | TEDxAlAnjalNationalSchool
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-23 16:30
Core Concept - The text emphasizes that inspiration and purpose originate from within oneself [1] - Finding one's purpose is deeply connected to self-awareness and understanding one's values and passions [2] - True purpose involves understanding oneself in relation to values, responsibilities, and place within a larger context, not solely focusing on individual needs [4] Religious Perspective - The primary purpose is to worship God, which extends beyond rituals to include everyday roles and actions [4][5] - Actions performed with the right intentions, even small ones, can be considered acts of worship [5] - Islam provides guidance through the Quran for living a meaningful and purposeful life [5][6] Societal Impact - The text cautions against individualism and entitlement in the pursuit of self-discovery [3] - It highlights the importance of duty towards others [7] - The text suggests that principles being newly discovered in the West have already been written in the Quran [6]
Morality: Science, Religion and Evil | Thara Padmanabhan | TEDxYouth@CardiffSixthFormCollege
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-16 15:11
Core Argument - Morality is a compass for navigating life, balancing objective truths with adaptability [3][6] - Evil stems from a disconnect from empathy and understanding, thriving in isolation fueled by rigid belief systems [10][11] - Science and spirituality are complementary, with science explaining "how" and spirituality addressing "why" [14][15] - Reconciling individual truths with a collective moral code is essential to overcome chaos and evil [27] Science and Spirituality - Science and religion can work together, as exemplified by the Big Bang theory theorized by a Catholic priest [17][18] - The placebo effect demonstrates the mind-body connection, highlighting the role of belief in healing [21][22] - Belief, whether in religion, medicine, or oneself, can lead to real physiological benefits [25] Truth and Morality - Morality is a living dialogue, not static or absolute, connecting science's understanding with spirituality's search for meaning [29] - Determining right and wrong is multifactorial, influenced by environment, spirituality, and science [30] - The purpose of morality is to illuminate the journey and ensure collective progress despite differences [30]