GermanGerman Wikipedia has an article on: ReligionNounReligion f. (genitive Religion, plural Religionen) From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. 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. Religions by country North America Canada · United States · Mexico Cuba · Haiti · Dominican Republic Trinidad and Tobago · Nicaragua South AmericaColombia · Peru · Bolivia Brazil · Argentina Paraguay EuropeIceland · Ireland · United Kingdom Portugal · Spain · Italy · France Netherlands · Belgium · Germany Switzerland · Luxembourg · Austria Denmark · Sweden · Norway · Finland Poland · Lithuania · Moldova · Russia Albania · Serbia · Montenegro Bulgaria · Romania · Greece · Cyprus · Malta Turkey Middle EastEgypt · Israel · Lebanon Jordan · Armenia · Azerbaijan Iran · Iraq · Syria · Cyprus · Turkey AfricaAlgeria · Nigeria · Sudan · Ethiopia · Seychelles Uganda · Zambia · Kenya · South Africa AsiaAfghanistan · Pakistan · India Nepal · Sri Lanka · Vietnam China · Hong Kong · Macau · Taiwan North Korea · South Korea · Japan Malaysia · Singapore · Philippines OceaniaIndonesia · Papua New Guinea Australia · New Zealand · Fiji 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. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License What is the difference between Religion and Faith? Q. My understanding is that Faith is a personal trust in God, Religion is something you do to show others what tribe you belong to. I read somewhere that there are 320 Religions around the world, each one claims to be the right one. It's obvious they can't all be the right, so is there such a thing as true and false religions. Asked by handyman - Tue Dec 23 08:37:53 2008 - - 16 Answers - 0 Comments A. Faith makes us sure of what we hope for and gives us proof of what we cannot see. (Hebrews 11:1). In other words, through and by your personal relationship with God, you know that you know, that you know...your needs are met, and all things are possible to them that believe; this is because He loves you. Religion...is ritualistic. It is based on the premise that if we conduct ourselves and our lives in a certain manner, we will earn God's love. Most people do not see the difference between faith and religion; but, there is clearly a marked difference. Yes...there is a false religion. Any religion that preaches works above faith, is a false religion. Any religion that does not preach Jesus as being the Way, the Truth and the Life is a… [cont.] Answered by mj_lee209 - Tue Dec 23 08:53:31 2008 How important is the religion of a political candidate? Q. Would you ever vote 4 a president that was either of a different religion that yours or of no religion? If not, why? Asked by Roxy - Sat May 2 21:19:32 2009 - - 24 Answers - 0 Comments A. I would like to vote for an Atheist, agnostic or Secular Humanist, as those are my beliefs. However, either there are no politicians of those beliefs, (except Svend Robinson, NDP, Canada), or none are willing to admit Atheism. Then there are stories like the mayor of Saguenay, Quebec, who wants to promote Catholicism. If someone is going to run as president, mayor, member of Parliament or whatever, in a democratic society, that person must be willing to represent all constituents, whether the citizens are theist or atheist. So the religion or atheism of the candidate doesn't matter so much - what matters is the candidate's openness to various beliefs and life philosophies. Answered by Elsie Treize - Sat May 2 21:37:27 2009 What religion are you currently practicing or what other religions have you practiced before?
Q. Just a survey. What religion are you? Or maybe you don't have a religion. (I am a catholic) Asked by Bob N - Mon Feb 2 17:58:22 2009 - - 21 Answers - 1 Comments A. Roman Catholic. Born and raised, love it! :-) I am an altar server, usher, sacristan, and Eucharistic Minister in my church. :-) Answered by Grand Master Mystic - Mon Feb 2 18:02:04 2009 From Yahoo Answer Search: "Religion"  news.google.com Marin Independent-Journal To have an event listed, go to http://events.marinij.com/user/login; mail information to Religion /Lifestyles, PO Box 6150, Novato 94948-6150; fax 884-1478; ... and more » news.google.com Chi-Town Daily News As the holiday approaches, more than 1000 religious congregations will participate in a project that binds organized labor with churches, synagogues and ... news.google.com Washington Post He quoted that great Muslim American philosopher (and boxer) Muhammad Ali on religion : Rivers, streams and ponds are all different names, but each is made ... Obama Celebrates 'Large and Small' Contributions of Muslim Americans ABC News The Effects of Ramadan on Professional Footballers Bleacher Report Obama Praises Islam as 'Great Religion ' FOXNews all 406 news articles » From Google News Search: "Religion"  attrition.org 582px x 894px | 74.80kB [source page] the MS site I have come to the conclussion that this procedure would have to be one of the highest suicide triggers found on the internet I am back at university A look on religion Books I am hooked on but shhh Jericho doesn t know that i read And here is what we think of Telecom NZ link  marinn.cocolog-nifty.com 400px x 262px | 37.60kB [source page] < 20070804 religion  tibetanwomen.org 243px x 364px | 57.00kB [source page] Religion Religion is the basis of our cultural and social identity As a community we believe it is very important to encourage institutions which enable women to devote themselves to spiritual From Yahoo Image Search: "Religion"  desertconservative.com Lee S. Gliddon, Jr. Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:49:38 GM So much for a . Religion. of Peace · More Muth Harry 'Hands Up' Reid a renegade (cluck, cluck) of a Senator · end this nonsense the MAN is a hero murtha is the villian · Obama Busily Setting About overseeing america's destruction ...  insidesomalia.org Abbas Gassem Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:36:28 GM Get latest news current events on Somalia. All aspects such as politics, aid, economy and future. Wararka maanta somalia. You can see latest videos.  theresurgence.com Jeremy Carr Sun, 30 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GM However, many buy into Pinocchio-like . religion. , hoping that something they do on their own can make them alive. The nature of death, however, is the utter absence of life a hopeless state apart from outside action. ... From Google Blog Search: "Religion" 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. This theme article needs cleanup. Please review , especially the , to determine how to edit this article to conform to a higher standard of article quality. This page has been listed as needing cleanup since 2007-03-22.
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