Children are not taught to be curious, which is a major weakness in my country's educational system. To investigate why things are the way they are. To ask and answer questions in a logical manner. To debate to gain knowledge.
In certain communities or environments, questioning one's preconceived notions regarding one's faith or culture is considered taboo. You are seen or labelled as an outcast of that religion or culture the moment you begin asking critical questions about religion or practice to arrive at a reasonable response.
Accepting a viewpoint that is contradictory to one's faith or culture even though it is plausible is unpopular with most people, which I believe is a product of the learning style in our educational institutions, which is the problem. In addition, the practice of not allowing children to speak up in front of their elders at home worsens the issue.
To address this situation, I believe that proper logic (philosophy) should be introduced in primary schools. There can't be a steadily changing society if there's an ever-increasing number of illogical people. People embrace without questioning everything they are offered in their childhood.
'Jews vigorously question and debate the Old Testament. Teachers allowed students to ask critical questions or raise doubt to gain a better understanding of their religion.' This is according to a book I read titled 'The Jews Phenomenon,' the above-quoted sentences can be found on page 88. However, in my society, this is taboo.
But the question is raised: what would have been your cultural or religious beliefs if you had been born into a different culture or religion than the one you currently practise?
You believe that if the elder brother dies, the younger brother should inherit his elder brother's wife simply because you were raised in that culture. Similarly, you believe that the Quran or the Bible and their teachings are the only way to Heaven simply because you were born and raised into a Muslim or Christian home.
The question remains: what if you were born into a family that practised a different religion than the Christianity or Islamism you embrace today?