Violence: A Derivative Ideology of Religion(Another perspective on Michael Adebolajo)

I must say that this article is not about promotion of any religion; it is a deeper perspective about why people choose some religions.

Currently in the news, we hear of Boko Haram, Michael Adebolajo, Ombatse, etc. Human beings then to look for company, group or association so as to fill accepted and to have some sense of direction..

Let's start from the old religions of our forefathers. People worshipped these gods because they believe that it provided some protection from the supernatural. This protection can be defensive, offensive or both. Even in the Greek mythologies, their gods where worshipped for protection as well.

Now looking at Christianity, we can observe that it was weapon against roman government, to fight the brutal oppression of the people. Even during the crusades, Christianity rallied on its members to defeat the Muslims.

Currently, most religions are do not spearhead the use of violence to defend itself. However, Islam seems to provide a justification for violence so as to fight oppression or injustice.

Thus oppressed people will always find solace in religions that justifies violence so as to carry out revenge on their oppressors.

A critical history check on Michael Adebolajo and his accomplice in the recent beheading of a British Soldier shows that both have a history of being targeted by the law such as testifying in the court of law in murder cases, gang violence, and even some racism.

Christianity must have thought Michael to turn the other cheek, Atheism must have had no meaning and solution to his problems; thus when he encountered Islam, he saw a reason to fight, a reason to defend himself., a justification to violence.

We all desire peace, but how do we obtain peace? The key is in eliminating all forms of oppression. To err is human, to forgive is divine.