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Religion f. (genitive Religion, plural Religionen)

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A religion is an organized approach to human spirituality which usually encompasses a set of narratives, symbols, beliefs and practices, often with a supernatural or transcendent quality, that give meaning to the practitioner's experiences of life through reference to a higher power, God or gods, or ultimate truth. It may be expressed through prayer, ritual, meditation, music and art, among other things. It may focus on specific supernatural, metaphysical, and moral claims about reality (the cosmos and human nature) which may yield a set of religious laws, ethics, and a particular lifestyle. Religion also encompasses ancestral or cultural traditions, writings, history, and mythology, as well as personal faith and religious experience.

The term "religion" refers to both the personal practices related to communal faith and to group rituals and communication stemming from shared conviction. "Religion" is sometimes used interchangeably with "faith" or "belief system," but it is more socially defined than personal convictions, and it entails specific behaviors, respectively.

The development of religion has taken many forms in various cultures. It considers psychological and social roots, along with origins and historical development.

In the frame of western religious thought, religions present a common quality, the "hallmark of patriarchal religious thought": the division of the world in two comprehensive domains, one sacred, the other profane. Religion is often described as a communal system for the coherence of belief focusing on a system of thought, unseen being, person, or object, that is considered to be supernatural, sacred, divine, or of the highest truth. Moral codes, practices, values, institutions, tradition, rituals, and scriptures are often traditionally associated with the core belief, and these may have some overlap with concepts in secular philosophy. Religion is also often described as a "way of life" or a life stance.

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Wed Jun 10 16:40:17 2009

What religion is the most peaceful and tolerant on Earth?
Q. I would say Islam, because aside from those who do not obey Islam, it is a very peaceful religion.
Asked by rita - Sun May 31 04:30:06 2009 - - 22 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I would say Buddhism. Because until now, Buddhism has the lowest number of deaths due to it. Besides that, it does not actually care if you pray to a God, but rather it teaches you the importance of being detached from neediness. - Islam might be a peaceful religion in essence, but due to the alarming number of people who claim to commit killings in the name of Islam, Islam cannot be considered totally peaceful. Nor tolerant as it does preaches against believing in other religions. - Christianity is by far the most violent and intolerant religion ever recorded. The very book they worship contains more killings than the WWII massacres.
Answered by unknown - Sun May 31 04:41:37 2009

What is the actual difference between religion and cult?
Q. I hear many people calling LDS and JWs a cult How is it any different to any other Christian denomination Is Christianity a cult or religion? Is Islam a cult or religion? Is Buddhism a cult or religion? (its neither -philosophy- but u get my point) Is a cult just something you dont agree with?
Asked by Teh Atheati Kitteh King - Tue Apr 7 21:37:15 2009 - - 17 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Fish?
Answered by unknown - Tue Apr 7 21:39:53 2009

Why is religion important to some people and not to others?
Q. Why do people find religion so important, whereas other people don't think much of it at all? answer anybody? thank you.
Asked by Cola. - Sun May 10 15:25:38 2009 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Those who understand Religion and know how it provide true divine guidance, gives due importance to religion. Religion provides true guide for balanced life on earth.
Answered by Bhola - Sun May 10 15:40:19 2009

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Religion is a word which refers to approaches to human spirituality which usually encompass a set of narratives, symbols, beliefs and practices, often with a supernatural or transcendent quality, that give meaning to the practitioner's experiences of life through reference to a higher power or truth. It may be expressed through prayer, ritual, meditation, music and art, among other things. It may focus on specific supernatural, metaphysical, and moral claims about reality (the cosmos and human nature) which may yield a set of religious laws, ethics, and a particular lifestyle. Religion also encompasses ancestral or cultural traditions, writings, history, and mythology, as well as personal faith and religious experience. The term "religion" refers to both the personal practices related to communal faith and to group rituals and communication stemming from shared conviction.

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