Editorial – August – 2025

Although nothing can be believed or proven with absolute certainty, faith is the nature of one’s mind regarding its stability. Every person has various beliefs about their life and the world they experience. Different belief systems are created through religious, philosophical, and ideological beliefs that mutually support each other.

Religion is a system in the universe that connects humanity to spirituality. It is also a collection of cultural systems, universal systems, and worldviews that connect to moral values. Every religion attempts to give meaning to human life and has a sacred history that encompasses narratives, symbols, and traditions related to the origin and existence of the universe. Based on the concepts of the universe and human nature within a religion, morality, ethics, religious laws, and related human lifestyles are created. Every religion provides an interpretation of organizational behavioral patterns applicable to both lay and clergy, how to conform to the religion, and what it means to be a devotee. To be a member of a religion, one is expected to have a clear understanding of how to worship deities, how to gather regularly for prayers and conduct them, and what are the holy places and scriptures related to that religion.

Looking at human history, it can be seen that religious concepts evolved along with the evolution of human intelligence. When humans lacked the strength to find self-solutions for their physical and mental problems in weak mental states, and when faced with obstacles and problems from the world they experienced without refuge, religions emerged as a result of humans becoming accustomed to building faith in things they couldn’t see or feel. Humans, while trying to transcend the universe and overcome superstitions, philosophically developed various religious concepts, and did not forget to somewhat subordinate various existing beliefs and faiths into them.

However, these religious beliefs built for physical and mental happiness, well-being, and security are now posing serious threats to human existence in reverse. As mentioned above, due to the disparities in the legal systems, beliefs, and behaviors that have been built within various religions to maintain and preserve membership, a massive human massacre is taking place on this earth.