I second that Wow, there are already a lot of good posts here, so I'm in a bit of a loss of what my 2cents could coptain. Let's try this approach: basically every religion is the same (if you rule out nihilism ). They all tell us to respect and love each other and not to resort to violence to solve our conflicts. Only if someone tries to pull on the mantle of religion to further his own greedy goals can religion turn into fanatism. But have you ever seen one of these so-called leaders fighting at the frontline ? Nope, for the single reason, that they'd rather amass some more expendables, that can do that for them. Nobody can force you to do anything, because they have no real power over you, unless you give it to them. As Trej already said, the enlightenment of each mind is what this world needs, then we would've at least solved the conflicts on this planet, before we try to reach new ones. If we'd manage to live together in peace and friendship, then fear and aggression would be gone from our lives. Peace, love and good vibrations all over the world