Critical Thinking Life class – Day 5&6

In our recent life classes, we explored religion, faith and God in a very meaningful and inspiring way. These sessions helped us think deeply, reflect peacefully and celebrate the diversity of beliefs around us. Instead of giving fixed answers, our facilitators created a safe and respectful space where we could express our thoughts freely, understand new perspectives and strengthen our inner clarity. When I think about my earlier beliefs, I realise that most of them were shaped by what I saw and learned while growing up. But now, I understand that faith actually becomes more powerful when we question it with an open mind. Asking questions is not to break belief, but to make it stronger, deeper and more conscious. Today, I believe that religion should create peace and love. God, for me, is a beautiful feeling of goodness, positivity and universal energy. Every person may have a different belief, and that is the beauty of the world. Our differences do not divide us -they help us learn from each other. I still have questions, and I feel happy about that because questions keep our thinking alive and growing. When we ask “why”, we move closer towards truth, meaning and clarity. Questions are like bridges that help us understand traditions and rituals in a more mindful way. During these sessions, we also understood that people react differently when it comes to religious beliefs. Some feel emotional, some curious, some protective. This showed us how deeply religion touches the human heart. This is why conversations about religion should always be handled with sensitivity, love and respect. These two days taught me that critical thinking does not challenge faith negatively – it enriches it. It makes our belief system more aware, more positive and more meaningful. Religion can be personal, but humanity must always remain universal.