B. "I am a Moslem; I am a Hindu; I am a Christian; I am a Jew." Mahatma Gandhi. What did Mahatma Gandhi mean by the above statement? Some philosophers have argued that religion is harmful to the moral life, whereas others have claimed that it is necessary to it. Explain your position on the relationship between religion and morality.

• Values of the person (Eg) Verghese Kurian
• Values cherished by the institutions
• Learnings from the Seniors

Attitude Bias affect a public Servant decision Making

1. Bias in attitude can force public servant to think that public is wrong and it can make him hostile.
2. This hostility can lead to apathy (eg) Chhattisgarh DM threw phone of a boy.
3. Animosity towards people of a religion can lead to hatred.
4. lack of trust within organisation can impact work culture and deter sound actions.

Public servant can overcome this bias by

• showing empathy and connecting with people (Eg Gandhij's Darshan
• learning about ground Realities
• Be open in changing own attitude through New learning
• Inspiration from role model like TN Seshan

As John F Kennedy said that govt highest responsibility is to develop right attitude among public servant. There through Mission Karmayogi it must be done.

Mahatma Gandhi through the above quote tries to say that there is oneness in Religion. All Religion are ways to achieve the higher self of ours. Therefore, there is difference only in name and not in faith.

Religion is harmful to Moral life

1. Religion causes hatred among people Eg: Communalism 2002 Godhara Riots
2. Religion causes hierarchy among people and treats people as means
3. Religion Values are often Misinterpreted Eg: Jihad in Islam
4. Religion is needed for promoting intolerance

However Religion is Necessary to Moral life as

(1) All Religion promote human goodness. (2) Religion enforce and ensure Values of Compassion, empathy etc. (3) Religion guides law and Regulation Eg Idea of Justice under DPSP. (4) Religion promotes Harmony Eg Tolerance and Pluralism in Hinduism. (5) Religion guides people towards bigger purpose Eg Nirbal ke balram - Gandhiji uphold to universal religion Values.

• Way for Religion and Morality
  • punish people promoting hatred (Eg Amish Devgan Case on Hate speech)
  • promote religious education among students (Eg Wardha School)
  • promote good values like Tolerance