Religion is Private

It is a sense of great relief and proud moment to witness Indian politicians, media, the religious leaders talking and speaking in favor of communal harmony and abiding by the court orders.This actually shows the maturity of te stakeholders, general public and others; of course the manifestation of this maturity if emboldened and bolstered by the Hon'ble court's judgement proniunced.

If no one tells an infant and child to folllow certain religious practices, religion will be just another thing for him in the society. One can still choose to be follower of any religion on option; without being too fanatic and resorting to the religious frenzy.

In any case no religions excludes any of the creations of the universe and its salvation approach.As a matter of fact, "God is goodness personified." It is important to have faith on spirituality, without actually following particular religion/s.

Also true is the fact that the religion is not just a social institution; it did develop to control the political power in the society; at least the politicsal power centres.It was then used to prescribe certain common socail and behavioral norms; and canventions to be followed by the population. If one treats religion as purely private matter of the individuals (not groups)there is no case for social stress due to religion and religious practices.

I also rate religions as important and private social institution. If we can be tolerant to almost everything others do in their private capacity (subject to not abridging the similar behavior and rights of others; why cann't we leave everyone else alone to practice his religion; and follow our own - in all our own specific way!