Why are religious groups silent?

I read it.
I see... something like that happened. I know very well that you are not questioning it so much.
Specifically, don't touch on what kind of religious groups are silent on social issues, human rights, and opposition to war! I don't know if they responded, but I think there are religious groups like that.

Even during the war in Japan, many religious groups were subordinate to the country, cooperated with the war, and became complicit in the war.

We deeply reflect on those mistakes, deeply repent of the teachings of Shinto Buddha and our ancestors, pledge to Shinto and Buddhism never to commit mistakes again, pray for equality and peace, and continue to work.

Nonetheless, the number of religious groups that agree with the war may increase in the future.
Alternatively, many religious groups around the world and various sects of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism also recommend wars called holy wars.

I would like each of us to think and act so as not to wage war and aim for equality and peace while keeping a close eye on this world situation and social situation again.

Thank you for your feedback. I want to keep my heart firm. We wholeheartedly agree

The official website of the Jodo sect
https://jodo.or.jp/emg-information/19798/

“2026.03.06 posted
I'm appealing for an immediate cease-fire
We have opposed all wars and have continued to work to realize a peaceful world based on the recognition that “no war will solve the problem, and is the greatest crime that brings great sorrow and suffering not only to the citizens of the countries involved,” but I feel a deep sense of concern about the recent use of force by America and Israel, and Iran's retaliatory attacks against this.

The Russia-Ukraine war, which broke out on 2022/2/24, continues even now, 4 years after the start of the battle. Also, there is no sign that the Gaza-Israel conflict, which has spanned a long period of 20 years since 2006, will only intensify and end.

Not only are the wishes and prayers of people around the world who sincerely hope for peace not reach, but this further use of force has led to the sacrifice of soldiers and the spread of war, and has not brought about peaceful days, and it is impossible to overlook and tolerate the current situation where many children and citizens are involved.

Right now, we are engraving the words “no need for war ※” and Honen Shonin's “relief for all people,” and are loudly appealing for an immediate cease-fire. I can't help but hope that a permanent end will be achieved and that people in the countries involved in the conflict will come to a truly peaceful everyday life as soon as possible.
Reiwa 8/3/6
Jodo sect
Jodo Peace Association

※Hyogamuyu: Hyogamuyu: Without using force to fight. Muryojukyo, vol. 2”

For example, if religion preaches that tobacco is bad for health, but if tobacco is not prohibited by secular law, there are probably many religious groups that don't even criticize people who smoke or countries that do not prohibit tobacco.
For example, if religion preaches that calcium is good for health, there are probably few religious groups that make noise that “laws should be made to forcibly inoculate citizens with calcium.”
In Buddhism, it is better not to kill.
When I find a cockroach, I catch it with a broom and dust bird and let it escape through the window.
I try not to kill mosquitoes as much as possible.
However, they didn't even criticize others for killing cockroaches.
I think there are many religious people who think separately from secular laws and teachings for career advancement (wisdom of being happy).

It probably depends on where you made the post on the site, but it's surprising that it's even deleted.

There are no unspoken rules. Our religious organization is also actively working on social issues and war issues. The entire church is working on it, and there are also things that are being worked on in each area and region.

So, depending on what kind of place the post or statement was made in, I think the reaction was that it wasn't a place to discuss it. Even if it is an important opinion, there is a risk that it will be anonymous or that only the content will be cut out, so I think it may be difficult to respond to online posts.

By all means, I think valuable opinions will be deepened if we can exchange opinions in a face-to-face setting.