پايه هاي آزادي و كثرت گرايي در متون ديني

The Quintessence of Freedom and Pluralism in oDevine Literature

The observation of Islam to the life and cosmos is based on two fundamental realities: 1- The Godʹs Unity 2- Diversity of creation In Main the Cioij" ■ unity is considered as spirit o: all observation, thoughts, cultures, and fslamic civilization. All prophets h,:ʹ.-LL empliasved I heitʹaddressees -l(J believe in Godʹs Unity. Making him free of all forms of manifestation of spiritual slavery and adoiLitiofli fʹ > other man-made divines, Islam emancipates the man from worshiping the objects, people, sun, moon, stars, animals and the carnal desires. The second reality is about the multiplicity of creation, of races, languages, divines, cultures and parties. Islam recognizes all these diversitie >. in.- pure divine of God says iu the man: "You are not alone in the realm of existence. You should not consiti^r yourself an eniily who has no mate and match as there are so many that are your partners in existence and living." It is necessary for the man to realize this reality and know thai this is a world with a huge multiplicity. The Almigb!} I-.; created men in different races and tribes so that they could identify each other as well as opt for co-operation and co existence; thus avoid alienation, dispute and enmity. The re tort, no nice lnuild claim sup., riority over oihers. Similarly, pluralism in religion, culture and politics is irrefutable iʹ.iot- fterefore. :noi npoliz; sion and toulitur i.rii ;m in these areas are not acceptable. No matter to believe on rightnesʹ-- of our belie- and eiijjion however, we should aerr[ t there are also some other religions in the human society. In order to promote (iterance and coexistence wilh followers of other religions we should acknowledge that disagreement is the law of nature, and only i he Gcni has the right ii > pitaeeuie one for his beliefs. We should respect the man on the hasis of humanity and reciH;! his and fate every one with peace and justice. Variety and multiplicity should be utilized as a factor lor promotion and strengthening of Islamic civilization. Finally, it is to be said that in the subject of religious and political pluralism Islam has brightci liislorv compared lo ihe western civilization.