It's always been clear to the average, forward-thinking Pakistani that the pervasive narrow-mindedness caused by ideology is the biggest tragedy of modern Pakistan. This ideology, a relic of a bygone era has always been an obstacle in the path of Pakistan's growth and development. Manipulation by the media, religious sensationalism, an outdated and misconstrued history … [Read more...] about The dilemma for Pakistan: Ideology Vs Progress
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The Dogma Conundrum
By R J Cowley Jr I have always had difficulty with religious dogma and, for want of a better phrase, the God Thing. The dictionary defines dogma as a set of principles established by an authority and held out to be unassailably true. For our discussion let us say that the authority is the Church, it could be any religious institution that defines itself as a … [Read more...] about The Dogma Conundrum