Most religions condemn consumption of alcohol, use of drugs, premarital sex etc, but many of the cultures we live in say that these things are now socially acceptable. Most religions also prohibit the worshiping of idols, yet many people remain superstitious and have good luck charms. Do you remain strong to your faith and follow its instruction for living, or do you allow culture to influence you more?
2007-05-06 00:59:05 · 19 answers · asked by ♥ terry g ♥ 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
We must follow our religion and the culture, that matches our religion.
Sometime it is very difficult to differentiate within two, so if we get confused, we should prefer our religion there.
The sermon of the last Hajj of holy Prophet, Muhammad PBUH, is saying the same, when it is said, Arabs have no superiority on Non Arabs and Non Arabs have no superiority on Arabs......
2007-05-06 01:38:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
If I had to choose one I would say it's Religion. Culture definitely affects a person in all areas and while all cultures have a sense of ethics, some cultures have a higher set of family ethics while others place more emphasis on social ethics in general. Life experience also plays a definite role in what a person believes - what people do to others can affect every aspect of their lives right down to their core. Occupation can easily shade or tarnish a persons Ethical values and it's because of a person's ethical beliefs that some take the jobs they do. Religion however is the one cross over. Many religions profess that theirs is the superior set of Ethics however nearly all major world religions can be broken down into a single set of guidelines whether it's from the 10 Comandements to the Wiccan Rede, to the Koran the rules of ethics in the Worlds religions are universal in theme.
2016-05-17 03:59:40 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think, and hope, that most of my actions are determined by religion. I try my best to fulfill what God wants me to do, and try to ignore those around me who tell me not to.
But apart from that I do see that I am also influenced by culture. In my case, that means by Turkish culture (my husband is from there) and even more strongly Canadian culture (where I am from and have grown up).
On the Turkish side, I see this influence when I visit people (always bring gifts and treats for kids) and invite friends (the guests are the "kings and queens" - I serve them). The Canadian part in me means that I am a rather outspoken feminist (no, NOT a clash with being a Muslim), I love the outdoors (thanks to summer-camps), and my sense of humour (Germans have trouble with this).
2007-05-07 08:16:10 · answer #3 · answered by jenny 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The cultural impact is definitely stronger in many societies.
Personally, I give more importance to my religion Islam, because it makes more sense, and because the cultural doings in my country (Pakistan) are pathetic.
2007-05-06 01:09:01 · answer #4 · answered by Wanderer 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Religion is culture, the two are always in an integral, correlative relationship-- and even our rejection of the tenants of a particular religious system is always culturally situated. The ideology that an individual is "self made" is a conceit of modernity born mostly of nineteenth century romanticism. Religion, like all aspects of culture, shapes us whether we accept it or reject it.
2007-05-06 01:11:15 · answer #5 · answered by Timaeus 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Religion is important so as culture but neither of the two can't influence me more than the other.
2007-05-06 01:04:25 · answer #6 · answered by linda c 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I do not lean on religion for instructions for living. I had a mother and father who taught me how to tell right from wrong. And, above all, they taught me to listen to my own heart.
( But I do have heaps of good luck charms. I can even make one for you if you ask me nicely :)
2007-05-06 07:26:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
religion, all the way..i only borrow the good aspects of most of the cultures i'm familiar with, and let religion handle most of the other stuff..
2007-05-06 01:27:43 · answer #8 · answered by Lamya 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Religion mostly. I am a huge fan of culture when it does not conflict Biblical commands.
2007-05-06 03:53:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
What no Who influences my life is Jesus Christ and his word.
The world's cultures want to do what they feel is fun they don't look at the end only at the present. They don't read the word or if they don't they don't do what the word says. Jesus is all that matters. Jesus is for all eternity.
2007-05-06 01:32:38 · answer #10 · answered by Holly S 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋