The Idea of Faith

Despite scientific progress and material security, humanity remains deeply vulnerable— seeking reassurance in belief; even as faith itself has often fuelled division and violence

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Human progress has not erased fear; it has merely reshaped how societies seek meaning, reassurance and power through belief.

Human beings have risen far above the rest of the earthly species. Our intelligence, emotional and knowledge quotients enable us to manipulate the world and all the species existing on it.

From humble beginnings like the invention of the wheel, radio, and penicillin, scientists are now engaged in finding the next-level elixir of life, which will allow us to drag our earthly existence far longer than ever. Yet, occasionally, an unknown virus, bacteria, or a natural disaster emerges that has the capacity to drag us to our knees. The Great Plague of the 14th century, also known as the bubonic plague, killed an estimated 50 million people—approximately one-third of the population of Eurasia and North Africa. Another outbreak occurred in the 17th century across Europe, and the latest COVID pandemic offers a contemporary reminder. In the same manner, typhoons, cyclones, tsunamis, and glacier meltdown have caused havoc beyond the control of science and known human knowledge. Besides, we might have advanced across scientific and technological frontiers, but our emotional state of mind leaves a lot to be desired.