Sometimes I don't understand how it is possible for people to be so close-minded. How can people bar themselves from understanding cultures and religions that are different from their own? The world is
full of people who are different from you. When one is close minded, he cages himself up into a small space with only the same things to experience again and again. Diversity is so beautiful and refreshing!
I also do not understand how anyone in the world can possibly find himself as superior to another, specifically regarding race. One could just as easily have been born black as white. Then his lifestyle would be completely different from what it is now. This truth rationally explains why we should treat each other equally. We are all humans! Instead of thinking of people in group form, look at the individual and you will see how close we are to each other.
This is why I don't like it when people say they "are tolerating of others." It makes it seem as if diversity is something to be tolerated . We should
celebrate our differences; they allow us to gain perspective and knowledge, even if we personally do not agree with them.
While I understand that this may all be wishful thinking, I believe that living in a diverse environment is an effective way to overcome prejudice.
Because actions are more effective than words, watching people of different races, genders, and religions live their day to day lives helps us understand one another better and break internal biases we have due to our backgrounds. Eventually, there comes a point where differences combine to form a beautiful mosaic, in which all the different pieces fit each other perfectly. Gaps are bridged by common factors which increase understanding, leading to the overall advancement of humanity. So I am not exactly dreaming, am I? It seems like "the perfect world" may not be so hard to reach.
(Note about images: Not all of the images in my blog are mine, and credit goes to those who own the pictures.)
Salam [Peace].