Religious Harmony and the Impact of Terrorism

The video explores the impact of terrorism on religious harmony in Singapore, focusing on the aftermath of the Manchester bombing. It highlights the challenges of interfaith dialogue among university students and the lack of family discussions on terrorism. The video also examines the rise of religious fervor and stereotypes, the efforts to educate about Islam, and the global context of hate crimes. It emphasizes the need for better understanding and communication to bridge cultural and religious gaps.

What was the public's reaction in Singapore to attending events after the Manchester bombing?

• They only attended events with no security.

• They continued attending events in large numbers.

• They avoided all public events.

• They stopped attending concerts altogether.

What was a major challenge in organizing interfaith dialogues among university students?

• Lack of interest from students.

• Difficulty in gathering students from different schools.

• Fundamental differences in ways of thinking.

• Insufficient funding for events.

Why do some families avoid discussing terrorism?

• They feel it's too complex and prefer not to delve into it.

• They are unaware of any terrorist activities.

• They think it's a topic for schools to handle.

• They believe it's not a serious issue.

How has the rise of social media affected religious harmony in Singapore?

• It has improved understanding among different faiths.

• It has had no impact on religious harmony.

• It has increased tensions due to stereotypical portrayals.

• It has made religious discussions more open.

What is a key difference between racial and religious harmony mentioned in the video?

• Racial harmony is innate, while religious harmony involves faith and practice.

• Religious harmony is easier to achieve than racial harmony.

• Both are considered the same in Singapore.

• Racial harmony is about faith, while religious harmony is about race.

What is the main goal of the PhD student's lectures?

• To promote Islam as the only true religion.

• To bridge informational and emotional gaps between Muslims and non-Muslims.

• To discourage discussions about terrorism.

• To highlight the superiority of one religion over others.

What trend is observed globally in the aftermath of terror attacks?

• A decrease in religious hate crimes.

• An increase in religious hate crimes.

• No change in religious hate crimes.

• A shift in focus to economic issues.