Research question- Jorge Andrés Rey 9C

Research question: If supposedly belief systems preach values such as respect, love and solidarity with everyone, mo matter their condition , why are there so many conflicts (sometimes warlike ones) among people or groups of different belief systems that somehow are based on the same rights and values?

SET #1

Does my research question allow me to:

1) Identify , analyze and evaluate key issues and problems?

A/: Yes

2) Consider causes and consequences? How is that so?

A/: Yes, because every conflict, and even more warlike conflicts have deep causes, and very controversial if we are talking about belief systems. As a result of any conflict, there will be consequences. 

3) Discuss personal, national and global perspectives? How can you tell?

A/: Yes, because every person or group, no matter where they are, will have any belief system, that other people or group will share. Starting from you, your family, your city, your country and the whole society, they all have belief systems. 

4) Suggest possible solutions? support your answer.

A/: Yes, because if we know the causes of this conflicts, we will most likely be able to find a solution, so that this conflicts won't even start in the future.

5) Propose a course of action? Explain

A/: Yes, because knowing the consequences, we can look for a way in which the values and rights that the belief systems preach are actually practiced among people or groups of different belief systems. 

SET #2

1) What is the current situation in my country?

A/: Colombia isn't a country where people fully accept differences among each other, so this might be a pressing matter that can cause discussion and conflicts within people.

2) What are the global influences in the situation?

A/: The influences worldwide are practically unlimited, because there are tons of belief systems that take part on people, groups and societies' way of acting towards usual situations, that might be different from other people, groups or societies with other beliefs systems around the world. 

3) How far does the global situation affects the national/local situation I am studying?

A/: The conflicts we can evidence worldwide, in a way, can be related with Colombia's situation in a minor level. We can not see a direct aggression against people of another belief system, but we can see how ethnic minorities are somehow neglected by the government and people doesn't really pay attention to their needs or requests. 

4) Are this effects positive, negative, a combination of both?

A/: The effects are most likely negative, because worldwide differences aren't as respected as they should. This leads to irrational conflicts that at some point can become harmful and in general, are based on hatred and disrespect. 

5) What might happen to the situation in the future?

A/: What might happen in the future depends on people. If we learn to respect and actually practice what our beliefs have taught us, this situation could meet its end and the existent conflicts might be solved.  

6) How likely is this to happen and would it be a good idea?

A/: It's pretty difficult for this to happen, because this implies the change of people's mentalities towards other belief systems; however, if this happens, it would be a great change in which worldwide societies would finally be completely respectful.

Why did I chose this research question?

Because this is a topic that affects a lot of people around the world, and for me it is really interesting, due to the fact that the existence of this problem is contrary with its cause. This is because it is really incoherent to see someone fighting with another person about why other belief systems are wrong, when their belief system preaches freedom and respect for everyone, regardless of their condition, beliefs or thoughts. This problem is a really controversial issue, because no one has the right to determine which belief system is correct and which one isn't, and no one can force anyone to follow a specific religion or thought; consequently, there is not way for choosing a "wining" belief system. All the already mentioned leads to one course of action: making people realize that they aren't being coherent when generating conflicts based on belief systems, firstly because this doesn't goes according to what they are defending: their belief system; and secondly because there is no point on making part of a conflict that can not be solved, because there isn't any right or wrong, or good and bad belief system.