Ideas We Believe

Most people search for hope, for belonging, for purpose. Religion can offer all of that, but if it ever sidelines your freedom to choose, to think, to wonder—something precious is lost. So, what’s the answer? Not confrontation, but honest, unguarded questions. Questions that aren’t meant to provoke or undermine, but to genuinely understand and maybe even reshape how we see the world, each other, and ourselves. See, preachers—like everyone else—filter their teachings through layers of personal experience. Some are gentle guides, others take a hard line, but most fall somewhere in the middle. That’s not surprising. We all lean on what we know: our stories, our histories, our mistakes. It’s just that, for religious teachers, this bias carries extra weight. Sometimes their perspective anchors a community, offering stability and belonging. Other times, accumulated bias can make a religion feel rigid or exclusionary—raising walls instead of building bridges. There’s an intricate relationshi...

Why does social media feel like a double-edged sword for so many of us? We all face challenges with social media, yet its pull remains irresistible. The root cause lies in a major ideological shift that emerged alongside the technological revolution around the millennium. Millennials — those who grew up in the 2000s — witnessed innovation shaking traditional norms. They admired thinkers, leaders, and anyone who dared to challenge the status quo. A defining belief for this generation was that “everyone is special.” This fueled a desire for recognition and a platform to showcase unique talents. Millennials became known for breaking rules and injecting fresh energy and creativity, though often at the cost of personal burnout. Conversely, discipline and conventional thinking hold subtle advantages. Sure, the chance of becoming super famous is slim, but the risk of failure is also low, akin to a safe investment. However, millennials tend to reject this conservative path. These societal shif...

Corruption: Inheritance, Happiness, and the Roots of Greed Corruption is often discussed in lofty philosophical tones, but the reality we encounter daily is surprisingly direct—and yet, not as easily unravelled. A recent conversation with an elderly couple, travelling to Bangalore to visit their children, brought this dilemma into sharp relief. They articulated the common concern: corruption hinders national growth, and there is an urgent need to eradicate it. One unorthodox idea emerged: “Let’s abolish inheritance of property across generations.” At first glance, this proposal seems transformative. It would: Deal a heavy blow to the privileged who plan to coast along on family fortunes, enforcing true accountability in society. Dismantle the motive for amassing wealth simply for one’s heirs. Remove the incentive to accumulate money purely for future generations, shifting the focus from legacy to present merit. If such a structural change sounds initially appealing, the...

To treat one human differently from another just because of their birthright is a crime. To force someone to do a job that he does not want to do is a violation of human rights. Issues like caste discrimination and the Indian caste system have long challenged human dignity and social justice in India. Understanding the Varna system’s impact on freedom and equality in India is crucial to ending caste oppression and building a fair future. To treat one human being differently from another simply because of their birthright is not just unfair—it is a crime against human dignity. Forcing someone into a job they do not wish to do violates the most basic human rights and limits the full realisation of their potential. Freedom is an essential part of human existence. Deeply connected to our sense of privacy and autonomy, it fuels our dreams and ambitions. Today, society is shaped by competition, where individuals strive to reach the pinnacles of success through their talents and hard work. ...

As a remarkable gift of human civilisation, we have religions. But these divisions have nothing to do with whether god exists or why we need to pray. Let's consider the real-life mathematics of prayer. Imagine you're hoping for a loved one’s health to improve. The act of praying—whether you’re religious or a sceptic—is rarely a calculation of certainty. Rather, it’s a sum of “what ifs” Whether you pray or not is a multiplied probability of the three  God's existence, and him listening to you The effort it would take you to pray What you risk losing!!!! I will now build up examples to show you how the interplay of these probabilities shapes our prayers. To start the belief in God. That in fact forms the very basis of prayers, but even those who do not believe in God will also have to admit that there are some happenings which our physics simply can’t decode. Think of a parent pacing a hospital corridor. In those moments, the "risk" feels infinite, the ...