what is religion?

Answer 1

religion is direct related to the culture and the cast. it means . there is different culture in different religion.

Answer 2

Def:
English-system of beliefs
Latin-to tie back or bring together
Greek-to divide and conquer

It can mean just one to your own preference or you can take it to the reality of it and acknowledge the authenticity of all 3 being true. Religion really is just the belief that exists in the culture. Culture formed the religion and religion formed the culture. I myself am islamic and the religion for one's self always goes into the unseen. But still surrounds the culture on a whole. Let alone a worldwide view to what your religion teaches. Then the truth that exists in you. To your own reason of existance. And what will be your outcome.

Religion cause a lot of contraversy, but that is only due to lack of understanding and/or tolerance to other's views on life. Some believe in one god or many dieties. Some aknowledge themselves as the ONE supreme. But the laws of that religion are still there to govern.

Didn't anyone ever tell you not to discuss religion or polotics with anyone. They can cause much contraversy. Even if of the same religion or political party.

PEACE!

Answer 3

Religion is a system of social coherence based on a common group of beliefs or attitudes concerning an object, person, unseen being, or system of thought considered to be supernatural, sacred, divine or highest truth, and the moral codes, practices, values, institutions, and rituals associated with such belief or system of thought. It is sometimes used interchangeably with "faith" or "belief system"[1], but is more socially defined than that of personal convictions.

The development of religion has taken many forms in various cultures. "Organized religion" generally refers to an organization of people supporting the exercise of some religion with a prescribed set of beliefs, often taking the form of a legal entity (see religion-supporting organization). Other religions believe in personal revelation and responsibility.

Definition of religion
There are many definitions of religion, and most have struggled to avoid an overly sharp definition on the one hand, and meaningless generalities on the other. Some have tried to use formalistic, doctrinal definitions and others have tried to use experiential, emotive, intuitive, valuational and ethical factors.

Sociologists and anthropologists see religion as an abstract set of ideas, values, or experiences developed as part of a cultural matrix. Primitive religion was indistinguishable from the sociocultural acts where custom and ritual defined an emotional reality.

Other religious scholars have put forward a definition of religion that avoids the reductionism of the various sociological and psychological disciplines that relegate religion to its component factors. Religion may be defined as the presence of a belief in the sacred or the holy. For example Rudolf Otto's "The Idea of the Holy," formulated in 1917, defines the essence of religious awareness as awe, a unique blend of fear and fascination before the divine. Friedrich Schleiermacher in the late 18th century defined religion as a "feeling of absolute dependence."

Answer 4

Religion is What U percieve and What u See. Whatever that makes u satisfy is ur religion but not sacrificing the integrity.

Ur Belief on the things that make u feel protected from the odds

Answer 5

Like the elephant in the oriental parable, religion is a large
and complex phenomenon. Definers tend to take hold of
a part of the beast and define the whole in terms of the part
The root of the word "religion" is usually traced to the Latin religare (re: back, and ligare: to bind), so that the term is associated with "being bound." The idea may reflect a concept prominent in biblical literature. Israel was said to be in a "covenant" (berith) relationship with its God (Yahweh). In a sense, the nation was "covenanted" or "bonded" to the deity. But what does being bound or bonded mean? Is a slave who is bound or bonded to his or her master in a "religious" relationship? Is a business agreement which binds partners in a legal covenant a form of "religious" binding? At one time in human history, such "bindings" may have had religious sanction, but today, in America, slavery is outlawed and business contracts are made in legal settings. This particular notion of religion as "binding" doesn't really fit and therefore this interpretation of the root meaning of the term proves not to be particularly helpful.

Answer 6

Religion—sometimes used interchangeably with faith or belief system—is commonly defined as belief concerning the supernatural, sacred, or divine, and the moral codes, practices and institutions associated with such belief. In its broadest sense some have defined it as the sum total of answers given to explain humankind's relationship with the universe. In the course of the development of religion, it has taken a huge number of forms in various cultures and individuals.

Answer 7

Religion is age old since the civilization came into existence. It began when human’s brain advanced to realize to have faith, and worship the systems of the society. Human lived in small groups, regulations and systems were formed to maintain discipline in the group. All small groups had own ideology that were obligatory to all group members. As they were too small in groups, system differed from group (society) to group. In order to initiate members to worship the system, an icon was formed that harmonized the ideology. Rituals were essential part that to be carried in occasions for rejuvenation. During this period their rituals were for natural resources icons like sun, moon, river, fire etc; spirits icons like group gods and character icon (idols) like devil or angel.

Answer 8

its a way of life.it is usually guided by a few principles of predicted guidelines, usually by one great leader or guru or may even be the follower.It is usually based on the basic tenets of human values i.e; be truthful, do not hurt others, look after the family and the society well etc;But it may also prescribe some times harsh must-dos in daily or in ones life.religion was basically formed to bring in order in the society with belief in god as the main back bone in unifying one and all and for peace in self and the society.

Answer 9

religion is a phenomenon with some preformatted rules,traditions which should meant for leading the people in a right path throughout their life and which indeed helps us for leading a good life if followed bysoul and heart

Answer 10

Someone said that Religion is the Opium for the Masses.......