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Post by AK on Nov 18, 2006 9:25:51 GMT -6
Okay guys, with so many issues and problems surrounding us at levels - be it personal, family, social, national or international level, what exactly do you think constitutes the GREATEST threat to our planet?
Is it Global warming?
Or Terrorism?
Rapid Population growth? Or Religious fundamentalism?
Is it Complex viruses (like HIV and H5N1)?
Or Nuclear proliferation?
Or is it Globalization?
Please pick and choose any one of these and please also state why do you think that this issue constitutes the greatest threat to mankind and our planet.
Thank you.
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Post by Zach on Nov 18, 2006 20:43:44 GMT -6
Well for me, its tied between Poverty, HIV-AIDS, and War.
I think poverty and AIDS is a huge threat on the international level because every 3 seconds, someone dies of either AIDS or Poverty.
War is horrid because it leads to even more selfishness and more violence in the future. We are always trying to get back at our enemies!
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Post by darkme on Nov 19, 2006 11:07:37 GMT -6
for me: I can't rilly say wats the greatest threat! cz all the things u mentioned are really important and are threating! but I can say terrorism can really do some damage in life! I mean more than it alreay have done! humans can really be seperated and can fight against each other and mayb civil wars can be created!
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Post by Zach on Nov 21, 2006 7:43:40 GMT -6
Yes, thats what happened in Iraq
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Post by alyssamilanofan on Nov 21, 2006 13:12:40 GMT -6
I think it's an global warming is increasing in status as well... But I think we should focus on all 'cause all those things you mention are a huge threat in the world and I think that without peace it's not possible to really eraducate poverty it will only increase.. The more wars the more there will be poverty.. The less there will be education (and with that a proper chance for the future) and there will be more spreading of diseases like HIV and with all those things on our minds we are using weapons in those wars that are very dangerous for nature as well.. So it's a chain effect really..
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Post by Zach on Nov 21, 2006 19:58:40 GMT -6
Wow Jenny! Quite a report there. Well done
Karma for you...
Z
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Post by AK on Nov 25, 2006 7:32:05 GMT -6
I think it's an global warming is increasing in status as well... But I think we should focus on all 'cause all those things you mention are a huge threat in the world and I think that without peace it's not possible to really eraducate poverty it will only increase.. The more wars the more there will be poverty.. The less there will be education (and with that a proper chance for the future) and there will be more spreading of diseases like HIV and with all those things on our minds we are using weapons in those wars that are very dangerous for nature as well.. So it's a chain effect really.. Very well put indeed.It sure is a chain effect, I agree with you.Of course, we need to focus on all of these, but what I wanted to know was that "what according to you all, constitutes the greatest threat to the planet and mankind"?We all know that all of these issues are important, equally pervasive and demand equally urgent need to be dealt with.But I only wanted to know everyone's personal opinion as to what they thought was the greatest threat.I wanted to know your opinions on this. And now, please I request you all to tell me that which one of these issues, according to you, should be dealt with first?
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Post by AK on Nov 25, 2006 7:33:23 GMT -6
And yes!Thanks to all of you for replying in this thread!
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Post by Zach on Nov 25, 2006 17:57:17 GMT -6
Poverty, because it has become more of a war, so to speak.
Poverty is one of the biggest causes of non-health related death.
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Post by AK on Nov 28, 2006 8:32:12 GMT -6
For me, it is definitely religious fundamentalism which constitutes the greatest threat to mankind.
It is because of religious fundamentalism only that causes polarisation in communities.It instils a feeling of alienation among the members of that religious community (where religious fundamentalism exists).These religious fundamentalists are separatists.They feel that everyone else (who belongs to other religions) is the enemy of their religion.This fundamentalism leads to extremist ethnic movements.
Christian Europeans have killed each other by the tens of millions during the 20th century World Wars under various grievances. Likewise, Islamic states also went to war with each other during the same period.And they claimed that they did all of it in the "name of religion".
Even in this age, all the terrorists claim that "they are fighting for their religion"The partition of India which led to the creation of Pakistan, has its roots in the religious fundamentalism particularly incited in the Muslims by the British who were ruling our country at that time.I know for myself, being an Indian that most (ok, almost all) of the riots and killings in our country are communal in nature and are carried out by the fundamentalists (be it Hindu, Sikh or Muslim fundamentalists). Religious fundamentalism is a serious threat to world peace, unity and integrity.
It is the root cause of these terrorist and communal acts and was a cause of several violent wars in the past.
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Post by AK on Nov 28, 2006 8:52:55 GMT -6
Religious fundamentalism is a cause of terrorism and wars.When there'll be terrorism and wars there's bound to be a lot of destruction, loss of lives, spread of diseases, environmental damage and of course, proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs).
And since, most staunch fundamentalists have an aversion to modernity and change.Hence, they may resist to adopt and implement population control measures and if they feel that "its against their morals", then they may not allow any information about STDs (like HIV/AIDS) to be made available to public.
This menace initiates a chain of other disasters and does no good to anyone.It has to be dealt and done away with if we are to ive in peace.
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Post by Zach on Nov 28, 2006 17:17:43 GMT -6
WOW Anu.. karma for you again
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Post by AK on Nov 28, 2006 23:06:53 GMT -6
Hey thanks!!I can't believe I have 9 karmas now!!Did you actually read both of my posts about Religious fundamentalism?Thanks if you did.And still thanks even if you didn't!
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Post by darkme on Nov 29, 2006 23:28:50 GMT -6
wow! that was realy good Anu!!! and I must agree that religious fundamentalism is a very important issue and has 2 b dealt with right away, we need 2 do sumthing against it coz it only gives a bad image 2 the religion!
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Post by AK on Nov 30, 2006 2:19:33 GMT -6
Hey thanks Noor!Yes it does taint the image of a religion in the eyes of others.I think the concept of fundamentalism is against religion itself.It leaves no room for brotherhood and love.Its a threat to humanity.
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Post by Zach on Nov 30, 2006 7:30:48 GMT -6
Did you actually read both of my posts about Religious fundamentalism? Yeah, of course! We all know what a terrific writer you are, Anu
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Post by AK on Nov 30, 2006 8:27:25 GMT -6
Oh thank you!I thought you'd have read both.Thanks for the compliment! But those posts weren't just pieces of writing, they were arguments and thoughts on how religious fundamentalism affects everything.
But yeah, thanks for the compliment again!
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Post by SoHuda on Dec 1, 2006 6:28:33 GMT -6
4 me I think that I really can't choose the greastest threat on earth coz they all r there and they all effect us, so hope they'll just vanish from earth!! I know its seems really easy puttin it the way I did but its not easy as ya'll know so pray every bad thing on earth will b there no more!!!
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Post by Zach on Dec 1, 2006 9:29:22 GMT -6
Your Welcome
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Post by nairobian on Dec 9, 2006 20:52:36 GMT -6
mankind and the planet.. lol this is a hard question because they're different. I mean, Global Warming's a pretty alarming issue, and it affects the planet and will evenually affect the mankind because we (surprise surprise) live on the earth.
However, to me the biggest threat in the world is politics. I mean, the whole government thing because its really screwed that 1 (or a couple) person controls the lives of so many people, and does not tackle every issue the way the citizens of the country want it tackled. They only use methods that will please the majority, thereby assuring them another term in office, which is not good because they're up there to make positive decisions for countries. Like, a government leader makes all choices, including how they will tackle all the issues that you mentioned above, except they give priority only to a few that affect that one country, instead of helping the whole world solve its problems. They could be making choices about the environment by shutting down major pollutant companies, make more researchers for viruses,etc, refuse to support countries that have nuclear power, etc. This will help the entire world. Instead, they choose to do stupid things like spend their surplus money by giving it to citizens, and try to open up debates that have long faded. We need to chose leaders that will do stuff for the world, not just our country...
(I apologize if none of that made sense)
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