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Advantages and disadvantages of religious diversity

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Answered by TheAshutosh
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For years Indian ethnicity and diversity has attracted masses and for them this country is a place of Maharajas, elephants, Gods, Yogis, saris, strange names and software engineers. Although this is all true, India is far more in the midst of modern civilization by preserving its past traditions and cultures. Since Stone Age when human settlement in India was in progress, this country has greeted many communities with their vast cultural backdrops to strengthen its diversity in its own way. India shares its diversity in cultures, religions, languages and communities with great diversity extended to manners, habits, tastes and customs. Although this diversity is unique in nature, India is always looked upon as country with “Unity in Diversity”.

One best thing about Indian diversity is the motto to live peacefully, which has also helped India to gain its independence. This happened due to active participation from people of different religion, caste, creed and community thinking they are Indians first. As every coin has two faces, diversity in India also has some advantages as well disadvantages and looking at the current issues in India it becomes significantly important to analyze them.

Disadvantages of Diversity in India

Social Tensions: Due to diversity in religions, cultures, ethnic origin and linguistic background often, India faces some social tensions based on these issues. Examples can be depicted as communal violence based on religion values or current issue of tensions among people of different states and of different linguistic origin.

Corruption and Illiteracy: Due to Indian diversity and previous traditions, politics is limited to certain families carrying out the legacy.  This has increased overall corruption in India and due to nervousness of these politicians to look after poor and disabled in turn increased illiteracy rate.

Lack of Urbanization in Some states: Only because of diversity, still there are many states with underdeveloped infrastructures where there is no electricity and no proper roads for transportation. On the other hand, some states are developing with rapid pace to compete with some of the biggest commercial cities in the world.

Diversity with diverse issues: Different regions, castes, states and different parts of the country have diverse issues making government paralyzed to meet all these issues. Somewhere people are fighting for their reservation rights whereas somewhere people are fighting against people migrated from different states in search of employment opportunities.

Advantages of Diversity in India

Tourism: It is the world-renowned unity in diversity and diverse cultures in practicing religion, traditions, cuisines, manners and clothing that attract all the visitors and tourists from globe to India. Tourists visit India to understand the different spiritual practices, to meet scents, Yogis and follow the rich heritage and culture of different religions have perished in all these years.

National Integration: Although there is diversity in cultures, preaching and practices, often these things are treated separately when any matter of special grievance develops in the country. Recent issue of anti corruption movement started by Shri Anna Hajare has witnessed the strong national integration in Indian civilization despite of caste, religion, social status, age and place.

Rich Heritage: Every participant in diversifying the Indian culture has strengthened and enriched the cultural heritage of India in many ways either with the religion practices or with the ancient traditions. For years, these traditions and practices are preserved from generation to generation and will be preserved by coming generations in near future.

Rich Flora and Fauna: Due to diversity in India, many advantages as differential soil providing rich agricultural beds in different crops according to soil variety. This has led to development in sugar industries, wheat industries, tea industry, fruit industry and industries depending on the cash crops of the subsequent crops.

Differential Breed of Profession: Certain areas in India are engaged in enriching its culture and ethnicity, as more number of software engineers is from South India whereas many classical musicians haul from Western India. North India is known for brave soldiers and East India has provided some of the brilliant literature pundits and scientists to the country.

Despite the diversity in terms of race, religion, Language, caste and culture India is still a strong nation tied together with integration and unity in both politico-geographic and cultural backgrounds. Along with diversity and various such aspects, India is on its way of growth and development and it is worth mentioning that it has one of the string and stable economies in the world. 

Answered by annuharvanvi
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Advantages & Disadvantages of Having Multiple Religions in a Society



Although there are some disadvantages with having a society with many different religions, there are also many advantages. Yes, in a society with a variety of religions there will be conflict and also disagreement because of differing views, but in my opinion the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. With a numerous amount of religions there would be more of a choice for people, there would be many different viewpoints and mindsets for people to associate themselves with. 

Also, with a large amount of religions in society we have more knowledge. All religions have different theories on creation among others things and with a variety of opinions and viewpoints we as a society would have the opportunity to piece together the facts from each religion and have a good understanding of the world around us. So yes there are both disadvantages and advantages associated with having different religions in a society but diversity and uniqueness is what makes society what it is.

Respect all religion.......

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