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What does bigotry mean? Who are its retainers? A large number of recognized religions exist all over the world, each with distinctive differences. These differences include the conception of God, methods of prayer, ways of following religious principles, sacred texts, ways of living life, and modes of governance. Despite these differences, issues related to humanism are remarkably similar across all religions. Every religion emphasizes humanity, empathy, compassion, respect for others’ opinions and beliefs, liberty, equality, free thinking, humane aid, peace, and resilience. Those who are hostile toward these humanistic values are considered blind and ignorant. Retainers of a bigoted mentality are extremists precisely because they lack the qualities that make a person liberal, humane, righteous, sympathetic, and respectful of others’ perspectives. Due to their rigid mindset, instability, bloodshed, genocide, indiscriminate killings, and conflicts occur on a global scale, preventing the...