Terrorists Attacks in Brussels

Terrorists attacks in Europe happened again. This time, it occurred in Brussels, Belgium. Thirty four people have died and more than 200 people have injured by the attacks. ISIS claimed responsibility for the attacks. 

Wars on religion have been happening thousands of years, and sadly it seems this kind of tragedies would be never-ending in the world. A Japanese Philadelphia Hajime Nakamura who studied religion especially Buddhism said that only Buddhism was able to be spread across the world without violence. Missions and violence are strongly tied. That is very sad, but that's the reality. We have to face the fact and seek at least a better solution. 

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Catholic Population Decreases in South America

South America has almost a half of Roman Catholics in the area. But the number of people who goes to the Catholic Church has been decreasing in the past few decades. 

I thought the reduction came from because younger generations dislike the strict religious rules such as anti abortion, same sex marriage. But, according to some articles, the reality is different. 

A lot of people have been converted from Catholicism to Protestantism. Most people who becomes Protestant said they did so because they were seeking more personal connection with God, according to the NYT. 

I think religious policies should adopt the life of modern society little by little. I'm not a religious person, so it's just my opinion. 

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