DUMB FROG AND SMART FROG

SCENE1: DUMB FROG

The story goes likes this. There was a frog in a well. He was born there and had never gone out of that well in his entire life. One day another frog joined him from a distant place. Now, the first frog was very happy to meet him and asked, from where he is coming? Then the second said from Ocean.

First asked again, is your ocean home bigger than this well? Yes, said the second. The first got very annoyed, as he could not even imagine something bigger than his 'home well' and drove the second out shouting lair, lair.

SCENE2: SMART FROG

The first frog had an Internet enabled mobile with him. Second frog came with the disclosures. Now, the smart first frog hearing about a new term ocean took his smart phone and browsed the net. He could discover a lot on ocean and accepted the facts presented by his new friend. The smarty then joined the friend for visit to ocean where he got a heavy treat full of tasty tasty fishes.

Inferences:

Always cross check what you hear. Do not continue to live in bull-o-cart age.

Universal Religion Rating

A Six Point Scale for Religion Rating

Any religion should able to change with times and be fully civilized. From prehistoric times there are infinite number of religions in the world. Some are really good and some are not progressive enough. A religion may be rated based on the universal criteria listed below:

1. Is service to humanity, irrespective of caste, color and creed is the policy of the religion?

2. Do the religion advocates and practices non-violence?

3. Is the religion open to criticism?

4. Is the women given equal treatment and opportunity as men, for education and to work?

5. Is freedom of choices in life and religion allowed?

Apply the test above on a 0-5 scale. If an 'Yes' is found as answer to a question, set the score to 1, else mark 0 as score for that question. Once all the five questions are evaluated and scored individually, find the sum of scores from all five questions.  Now a net Score of 5 indicates the religion in consideration is excellent and 4 is Good.

Relevance of each Questions:

Question 1 is here as, the prime concern of every religion should be human beings. With out helping each other there can be no progress and development.

Question 2 is here as, only peace can ensure stability and development. Only a peaceful society can think and work together as a team.

Question 3 is here as, the only constant thing in the world is change. Any system should be able to adjust to changes. Or they will become obsolete and prehistoric.

Question 4 is here as, a modern society should acknowledge men and women as both human living beings. One needs the other for existence and well being.

Question 5 is here as, a man should be free to make his choices. He must be able to make decisions by free will. One should not be prosecuted for his way of life.

F.A.Q (Frequently Asked Questions)

How to choose a right path?

Learn, understand, compare and then choose. A tree can be identified by its fruits. A GOOD tree will never bear a foul/evil fruit.

Never fall for anybody’s words blindly. What is preached should be practiced as well. 

Will all by being a member in some religion go to Heaven?

No. Definitely not.

Consider the case of two persons A and B. A is a 100% believer of his God, but has done only evil things all his life. B is not really a believer of any God, but has done 100% good things through out.

Now, who goes to heaven after death? A or B?

If there is a GOD, he must be compassionate, all forgiving and protective. He will never punish a good innocent man. So, God's choice will be B.