Reflections

A significant portion of the global population consists of moderate Christian and Muslim groups, each making up around one-third of the world's population, along with moderate Hindus and Buddhists accounting for another 10%. These groups hold the potential to steer the world towards a better future if they can engage in dialogue, action, and collaboration.

Contrary to the utopian promises advocated by some, Western secularist approaches, United Nations initiatives, rules-based international systems, capitalist principles, failed Marxist ideologies, and other collectivistic methods have not brought about the envisioned perfect societies.

Looking ahead, while a increasing percentage of the population in Western countries is leaning towards secularism or non-religious beliefs, around 85% of people in non-Western parts of the world continue to adhere strictly to their religious practices.

The achievement of fundamental goals such as democracy, fairness, adherence to the rule of law, embracing diversity, fostering pluralism, and generating enough employment and prosperity in non-Western regions to curtail mass migration will only be possible if religions actively participate in societal, political, and economic development and policy-making processes.