Mr. Eric stetson is one the researchers and authors of the present era in America (ex-Baha’i) has presented an answer worthy to be mentioned.
In information era when data can’t be concealed from people, the religions which are full of honesty, consist of complicated characters and dramatic issues, can answer the questions related to its history and are responsible are able to survive and to increase their members. If people of humane community want to select a religion and obey it, people can be attracted to it.
- will cults and religions exist in the future of the world?
In the history of all great religions, there are gray pieces and moments which can be questionable if we are aware of it; while the temporary religious groups which will finally be destroyed ( I mean the religious cults) are trying vainly to present a tidy and disciplined image of itself; so their attempts are vain and meaningless or they have never had real value, complexity scenes and hard dimensions, at all.
- will cults and religions exist in the future of the world?
First, the religion of Islam is a complete and comprehensive one for human beings to the end of human history. As the holy prophet (p.H.) stated in Ghadir sermon:
الْیوْمَ أَکمَلْتُ لَکمْ دینَکمْ وَ أَتْمَمْتُ عَلَیکُمْ نِعْمَتی وَ رَضیتُ لَکُمُ الْإِسْلامَ دیناً (مائده ۳)
This day have I perfected your religion for you, completed My favor upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as your religion (Maida/3)
On the other side, it can be proved step by step intellectually and philosophically and if a person enters into the pure springs of monotheism, the Almighty God will promote him/her to high ranking levels.
Consequently, even if we match the religion Islam with the characteristics pointed out above by stetson, the dear Islam possesses all the mentioned – above ones:
- The religions which are full of honesty
- The religions possess complex and dramatic discussions
- The religions which are able to answer the questions related to their history
Due to the expansion of the religion Islam in various continents including the Christian Europe, the Islamic civilization is going to be founded once again in the world based on justice and wisdom.
- will cults and religions exist in the future of the world
I personally believe that the religion remains in the humane community and even it can be grown and improved because in the world scene, the religion is the greatest event and spiritual struggle. Religion is the peak of human activity and experience.
