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I have personally distanced myself from religion. To me, regardless of denomination, it often appears as a historically developed system that has provided guidance, but has also been used to stabilize power structures. Many religious rules seem, from today’s perspective, strongly shaped by their historical context and sometimes problematic.

For that reason, I prefer to orient myself toward scientific knowledge and verifiable evidence rather than moral frameworks that originated centuries ago. While many religious teachings contain ethical principles at their core, history shows that they have repeatedly been instrumentalized for political purposes.

A current example of the blending of religion and politics is often discussed in connection with Trump, particularly regarding his public use of religious symbolism. Such instances raise broader questions about authenticity and the strategic use of religious narratives in political communication.

What matters most to me is that people are free to think independently and respect different worldviews. An open and enlightened community built on dialogue, critical thinking, and scientific methodology seems, in the long term, more constructive than ideological rigidity. I experience that mindset as liberating rather than restrictive.

At the same time, I do not support banning religion. Freedom of thought and belief are fundamental principles of a pluralistic society. Many people find meaning and stability in religious traditions, and that deserves respect, as long as it does not infringe on the rights of others.

In my view, the real issue arises when religious or ideological authorities place power interests above individual freedom. This can be observed historically as well as in contemporary political developments, for example in debates surrounding state-endorsed religious interpretation.

Ultimately, my position is not about devaluing religious individuals, but about strengthening freedom, responsibility, and critical thinking in society without creating new forms of intellectual restriction. That is a free spirit of commonality.