As of today, the world population stands at approximately 8.27 billion people, with nearly 75% identifying as Christians, Muslims, Hindus, and Buddhists.
Christianity has around 2.4 billion followers, Islam approximately 2.1 billion, Hinduism about 1.2 billion, and Buddhism close to 0.5 billion. The remaining 2 billion people consist of followers of other religions, including atheists.
Despite this immense diversity, one troubling truth remains constant: greed continues to fuel much of the death and destruction across the world.
Greed, Genocide, and Global Silence
We shamefully witnessed the deaths of 6 million Jews during the Holocaust, and humanity failed to act in time. Today, history is repeating itself. The Holocaust and the Muslim guy.
We are once again witnessing genocide, this time in Gaza and Ukraine, where children are being targeted, and where the ruthless Israeli army continues its actions while global powers watch in silence and remain inactive.
The Palestinian Christians and Muslims feel deeply betrayed by the world. The criminals and murderers involved will not escape accountability. We will all carry this guilt—not only for what was done, but for what was allowed to continue.
The Few Who Still Believe in Peace
There are only a few among us who genuinely wish to see everyone live in peace and harmony; indeed, they persist, determined to restore that harmony.
I deeply admire all those who remain committed to peace, even when the world seems determined to destroy it.
Peace Is Our Responsibility
It is our responsibility to help bring about peace.
Jesus said, “Blessed are the peacemakers.” I get the goosebumps thinking about the moments I was on Mount Beatitude, where Jesus gave us the sermon.
Muhammad was a mercy to humanity, teaching compassion and urging people to show mercy to one another.
These are the ways to create peaceful societies where every human feels comfortable.
The same call echoes through the teachings of Buddha, Krishna, Nanak, Mahavir, and countless other great souls. Their message is consistent and timeless: peace begins with us.
We only need to listen—for our own peace.
Welcoming the Stranger: The Doorway to Harmony
One of the most profound teachings of Jesus was when he said:
“You welcomed me when I was a stranger.”
He understood something compelling—that knowing one another opens the door to peace and harmony. His vision was of a world where strangers would no longer exist.
Diversity by Design, Not by Accident
The Quran teaches that God could have created us all the same—like robots—but instead, He made each of us unique, with distinct fingerprints, eye patterns, and DNA.
We were organized into different tribes and nations, and by extension, into various races and religions.
The shared message—echoed by Jesus and reinforced across faiths—is clear:
The best among us are those who take the time to understand one another.
And when we do, peace naturally follows.
A Personal Call to Action
I encourage you to get to know a stranger.
Challenge your prejudices and open up to others.
Discover the joy of genuine connection.
Creating peace is not someone else’s job. Peace is our responsibility—each one of us.
Respecting and accepting the God-given uniqueness of every individual is the highest form of worship.
Let us begin this journey today.
Let us seek peace—not only for ourselves, but for everyone around us. If others around are at peace, it beams on us.