The Impact of Changing Religions: A Humorous Perspective
Have you ever considered changing your religion? If the thought has crossed your mind, you might be catching flak from your old friends or new ones. As someone who's switched religions, you might have noticed a shift from being loony in the eyes of your old friends to gaining a new respect from your new buddies. But, is there any real impact of such drastic changes in beliefs? Let's dive into this humorous examination and explore the consequences.
Switching Religions: A Joke or a Revelation
It is sometimes perceived that switching religions is nothing more than a joke, but to some, it can be a profound shift in worldview. In this fictional scenario, we will delve into the consequences of an individual changing their religion and its implications in both spiritual and earthly contexts.
A Muslim Converts to Hinduism
Scenes at the Islam Office in the Sky
Manager: Damn, someone just unsubscribed our religion. Call the marketing department!
Call gets connected to the marketing department
Manager: What the hell is going on? Can’t you do your job properly as a salesperson? One Muslim just got converted into Hindu.
Marketing guy: Ehh...I am sorry sir. I tried my best to instill fear in the name of religion so that no one dares to go against us. I divided humans into Muslims and non-Muslims while giving a superior position to Muslims so that non-Muslims also join us, but I failed sir.
Manager: Now don't eat my head and prepare all the formalities. Transfer his file to the adjacent Hinduism Office and, when he dies, their afterlife version will be applicable. Whatever he prays will not reach us, and Hinduism methods will be applicable. Prepare documents and I will get them duly signed by Allah. Also, give me his feedback form.
Feedback form: Well, it was nice to be in your religion for some time. It’s just that the brotherhood concept suffocated me. I started seeing non-Muslims as inferiors and primitives, whose life value was less when compared with Muslims. I wondered who's actually primitive: the ones who believe that the creator created the whole universe and divided his own creation on the basis of us vs. them, or the ones who believe that this world is one family.
15 Low Caste Hindus Convert to Islam
Scenes at the Hinduism Office in the Sky
Manager: Wait, what? Mass unsubscription! So many thoughts of schools and philosophies catering to every human imagination, but still, people are leaving. Where is the marketing guy?
Call gets connected to the marketing department
Marketing guy: Well, mass unsubscription is going in full swing because, for every human, their dignity is greater than anything else. The caste system is so much embedded that no matter how much marketing/advertisements of being the greatest, oldest religion, we do, some from the upper caste never fail to embarrass us by oppressing those born in lower castes, thus fulfilling their individual complexes.
Manager: Damn. Time to mail all the documents and files to Allah...
Marketing guy: Uh, wait sir. One of them just died after being beaten by upper-caste policemen for a theft he never did. Now, the issue is whether he will be cremated as per Hindu tradition or buried as per Islam.
Manager: Don't worry. The policemen will throw his body in some dustbin for scavenger’s dinner. Damn, caste is such a tragic and caveman mindset. As an upper-caste guy, I condemn it.
Marketing guy: Exactly, sir, but I am happy that, even after being from a lower caste, I am working here with you.
A Christian Becomes an Atheist
Scenes at the Christianity Office in the Sky
Manager: Weird, why so many atheists are coming out of Christianity.
Marketing guy: Told ya when the modern science doesn't take the concept of God seriously, aren’t we some sort of geniuses to propagate the concept of the Son of God? Also, 7 days to create this world which is filled with hatred, extremism, war, discrimination, crimes, etc. Dude, you could have taken 8, 9, 10 days but at least created a better product.
Manager: Stop spitting logic. Logic is an enemy of all religions in this world. Now, the issue is where do we have to transfer her files and documents? To whom do atheists believe or worship?
Marketing guy: Well, any belief which is blind and rigid and doesn’t keep the concept of freethinking or open-mindedness in it, or doesn't accept humor or criticism comes under the purview of religion. No need to attach any supernatural being or divinity with it. So I guess atheism is a new religion, and their 'God' must be attending some personality and confidence development classes/lectures.
Manager: Why?
Marketing guy: Well, because he doesn’t believe in himself.
Manager: -_-
Conclusion
This humorous look at the consequences of changing religions reveals the impact and potential issues that arise. Each belief system has its own set of good and bad things, and in highlighting these aspects, we can work towards a better world for everyone. No religion is without its challenges and controversies, but by understanding and appreciating the diversity of beliefs, we can foster a more inclusive and respectful society.