Thoughts

It seems to me the poem about the blind men and the elephant is as allegory for many situations where one person believes their view is so right, no other views are valid. Situations like: the world will come to an end next month; you need to convert to my religion; our political party is always right and yours is always wrong; our nation is the only fair one, and etc.
I try to realize that even the religions and nations that seem to be doing the most harm have a view of a piece of God that is valid. The problem arises when people seek to enforce their view and make all others live as they do.
The wise thing it seems to me, is to try to see the view of others and accept their right to behave as they do as long as they give me the same right.
It is not my responsibility to convert others. If it is and if I am wrong (I don’t have all knowledge), am I responsible for them living in Hell. I will let God convert people. I will try to live in a way, so if people like what I have, they will try it, too.