The world has progressed significantly, yet countries like the United Kingdom still adhere to the belief that being born into a certain family grants one greatness. Prince Charles, for instance, is set to become the next monarch solely because he was born to the late Queen Elizabeth of England. Monarchy is viewed as an antiquated and primitive method of selecting a leader, resembling a corporate structure where wealth is simply passed on to the successor. In this context, the subjects of the monarchy are akin to employees who are compensated for their services. However, unlike in other systems, the lives of individuals are dependent on a specific family in the case of monarchy.
The perplexity lies in why the people of England continue to show reverence to someone who symbolizes the mass atrocities committed worldwide. This individual represents not only a particular family but also the power associated with that family, which adheres to a singular religious belief. Furthermore, the ceremonial recognition of the head of state in the United Kingdom predominantly revolves around Christianity. In a country where people of various religions coexist, it raises questions about the prominence given solely to Christianity. Despite the presence of people from other religious backgrounds participating in public life, such as the non-Christian Prime Minister, the overwhelming majority of ceremonial activities predominantly involve Christian practices.
Consider this: would it be acceptable if the Prime Minister's inauguration ceremony was conducted with rituals from a different religion, with everyone gathering around to participate? Moreover, as the king, if you were asked to read from the sacred texts of another religion during such a ceremony? While it is true that representatives of other religions were present outside the hall, offering their well wishes, it sends a clear message that England is a Christian country, and individuals of other faiths are not regarded as equal, at least in the eyes of the monarch. Can someone belonging to another religion ever ascend to the throne? Furthermore, why does the tradition of monarchy persist despite claims of elected representatives governing the country? These questions prompt us to reflect on the true basis of the new king's greatness, apart from being born into a lineage of rulers.
The prevalence of caste, clan, and discrimination remains distressingly high in the Western world, and this reality persists.
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