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The concept of HD, High Definition by

Heri kusrianto

The idea of applying the concept of HD to reconcile religious conflict is necessary for the following reasons ;

First of all, we need to look at the dictionary for the meaning of the word 'definition'

itself . Definition means;  1) Statement of the meaning of a word or phrase. 2) Being clear or sharp, outlined. 3) The degree of distincness of opinion. 4) The process of reseach of making limits with clarity. 5) To determine or set down the boundaries.

From the Etymological and Linguistic meaning;  the word definition comes from the Latin word 'defiineen' or 'definere' which mean to limit .    

Webster's Revised Unbridged dictionary explaines as follows ;   Logic, an exact enunciation of the constituents which make up the logical essence .    6) (opt), distinctness or clearness as of an image formed by an optical instrument, precision in detail .

The idea of HD, High Definition is not just applied or limited to technological advancement, computerization, psychical structure of hardware and software .    HD, High Definition could also be applied to non psyshical objects, such as HD in the subject discussion of ideology,  philosophy, a belief system and religious terms or words . 

Religious words and concepts will be unclear, ambiguous and confusing if we do not properly define them.  Religious words and terminology such as ;   'Truth', 'God', 'prophet', 'faith', 'freedom', 'sacrifice'', peace,' love, ,'gospel' .   Even the names of each religion need to be well defined. . 

In my view HD will be the best way to reconcile the religious conflict with a sound intellectual reasoning, academic approach and bring a better understanding .

Next time... Islam and Ramadan defined.

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