There is something overwhelmingly powerful about the practice and idea of faith. Throughout human history, religion has been the cornerstone of politics, triumph of the human spirit, and order. A majority of the human population practices a pallet of faith, where there is a respected deity(s) and holy scriptures which dictate how one should conduct themselves in the eyes of the most holy. In different regions of the world, religion can be the most powerful influence within the cultural fabric of the country or the most taboo to discuss in the open. Whatever the case may be, it is imperative to understand that each person is entitled to practice whichever religion they choose to pursue. Coinciding with the creation of religion, religious tension has since existed. Having groups of peoples battle it out for which religion should be the majority amongst citizens/peoples to practice or to have it completely separate from the state and its politics.This universal truth may seem as common sense to everyone, that each person is at the mercy of their own will to practice what they believe is true. Yet there have been years of documented crusades, ethnic cleansings, genocides, war, and xenophobia at the root of religious intolerance. Today, Religious tolerance is needed. Religious tolerance is the answer. To not have a repeat of history and its hate. To avoid the monstrosities that we create out of misunderstanding. It is the act of tolerance and communication that will strip away from stereotypes that society has placed on a group of people and their practices. It is through engagement that will rid away the misconceptions a vast majority of people may have about a way of life that they have not seen or heard of before… it is the act of living through religious tolerance that will spread love and not hate. That is the ultimate mission. That is the objective that each and every person must try to strive towards. I know I do each day. Do you? If not, maybe you should start by visiting your local church, mosque, temple, or shrine. Once you have opened your eyes to the world, the world will open itself to you. Happy Holidays.