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| + | '''Religion''' is a word difficult to define. It refers to the beliefs concerning an object or person considered to be [[supernatural]] or [[divine]], and the [[moral]] values and rituals associated with such belief. |
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| − | ''Religion'' is any established method or organization that endeavors to understand the [[universe]] in which we live and what purposes this [[life]] and the universe in which we live fulfill. Conversely, religion also involves something that needs no establishment — that of an individual's personal relationship with the universe and life. |
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| + | Many people believe that a supreme being ([[God]]) exists but that he is essentially unknowable. This is known as [[agnosticism]] or [[Deism]], Other people believe that there is no such thing as a God, a view known as [[atheism]]. Other people believe there is one God who has revealed information about himself to humanity, and this view is known as [[monotheism]]. Some of the most well known monotheistic religions are [[Christianity]], [[Islam]] and [[Judaism]]. Many people believe that there are many divine beings or gods, a view called [[polytheism]]. [[Hinduism]] is the most well known polytheistic religion. |
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| − | Although there is no set definition of what a religion must consist of, there are some common characteristics shared by many religions, most of which originate from relation and historical beginnings. |
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| − | At its core, Religion offers the means for a person to experience the whole spectrum of human consciousness. It is not just mental beliefs, but also emotional reactions, physical acts of service, intuitive knowings, and a wholistic sense of connectedness to the whole universe, whatever its form. |
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| − | == Deity == |
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| − | Frequently, religion is based on a [[belief]] in some greater entity or entities, often [[deity]], that has established the universe and brought life to the [[Earth]]. Commonly these beings are reffered to as [[God]]s. |
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| − | === Form === |
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| − | Among religions that believe in deity, beliefs are varied as to what forms such a being takes. Some religions suggest that such a being exists solely as an energy, often permeating the whole of the universe, others as a [[spirit]], and some that of a [[body]] of flesh and bone, like our own. |
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| − | The [[ontological argument]] of [[Saint Anselm]] attempted to bring together the idea of the divine with the new [[scholasticism|scholastic]] philosophy of his age in the statement of the divine as ''aliquid quod maius non cogitari potest'', 'that of which no greater can be conceived'. |
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| − | === Relation === |
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| − | Religions differ in belief as to what relation we have with deity. One common belief is that God is the [[spirit]]ual [[Father]] of humanity. |
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| − | === Religious Identity === |
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| − | Religion can also be seen as giving a religious identity to a belief system whether the religion believe in deities or not. It provides a short phrase to put on a form when you are asked, "What religion are you?" |
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| − | == Humanity == |
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| − | For the most part religion strives to define who and what a human is, as well as why - seemingly the defining question of religion. |
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| − | === Creation === |
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| − | Why humans exist most commonly is the starting point of religions and therefore, [[creation]] is often discussed as it helps to define whether there is purpose in life. In this regard, religion is commonly suggested to conflict with [[science]], but it may be seen that science and religion are but twins — both striving to understand existence. |
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| − | A majority of established religions believe that all things are and were created by deity, and that therefore, there is purpose in the existence of man. This commonly accepted belief has it's alternative - that of a creation by chance. This controversy has continued to be a strongly debated issue since before [[Darwin]] published his ''The Origin of Species'' in 1859, introducing a plausible mechanism for human evolution, though he felt that his theory was not in direct opposition. |
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| − | == Organization == |
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| − | One facet of most religions today is the presence of some sort of structure - a guideline or foundation upon which belief is based. Religions vary in organization; some having seemingly none whatsoever and others with governing bodies, written rules - or [[commandments]], and established records. |
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Latest revision as of 04:32, 8 April 2020
Religion is a word difficult to define. It refers to the beliefs concerning an object or person considered to be supernatural or divine, and the moral values and rituals associated with such belief.
Many people believe that a supreme being (God) exists but that he is essentially unknowable. This is known as agnosticism or Deism, Other people believe that there is no such thing as a God, a view known as atheism. Other people believe there is one God who has revealed information about himself to humanity, and this view is known as monotheism. Some of the most well known monotheistic religions are Christianity, Islam and Judaism. Many people believe that there are many divine beings or gods, a view called polytheism. Hinduism is the most well known polytheistic religion.
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