GermanGerman Wikipedia has an article on: ReligionNounReligion f. (genitive Religion, plural Religionen) Declensiondeclension of Religion singular plural f. gender indef. def. noun def. noun nominative eine die Religion die Religionen genitive einer der Religion der Religionen dative einer der Religion den Religionen accusative eine die Religion die ReligionenRelated termsFrom Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. Religion is the belief in and worship of a god or gods, or in general a set of beliefs explaining the existence of and giving meaning to the universe, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs. Aspects of religion include narrative, symbolism, beliefs, and practices that are supposed to give meaning to the practitioner's experiences of life. Whether the meaning centers on a deity or deities, or an ultimate truth, religion is commonly identified by the practitioner's prayer, ritual, meditation, music and art, among other things, and is often interwoven with society and politics. 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 and 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 development of religion has taken many forms in various cultures, with continental differences. The term "religion" refers both to 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. 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 REligion ???? Q. What is Wicca? What is Pagan? What is the difference? Asked by Vegaluna - Tue Jun 5 19:15:23 2007 - - 10 Answers - 3 Comments A. Wicca is an earth based religion typically associated with witchcraft. "Pagan" is a term created by the Catholic church to basically mean anything that is NOT Christian. Answered by Rance D - Tue Jun 5 19:18:35 2007 What religion exploits the emotion of fear to keep followers in line? Q. Almost every religion in the world uses some form of fear factor to make people act "morally". Example the fear of hell, the fear of karma, and many more. From your perspective what religion exploits the emotion of fear the most to keep followers in line? Asked by The Invisible Hand/Illuminati - Wed Dec 23 17:20:29 2009 - - 17 Answers - 1 Comments A. The Abrahamic ones. Answered by The Happy Atheist - Wed Dec 23 17:23:50 2009 Is a common religion a necessary component in building and maintaining a nation?
Q. In nations such as India ,China or any of the pre Colombian empires of the Americas, Or the Ottomans. Or Romans. Or Greeks. Or the Masai. Or the Aztecs was a common religion part of the fabric which held these nations together? Is respect love and compassion a form of religion? Asked by Slidecom623 - Fri Apr 17 04:06:14 2009 - - 10 Answers - 1 Comments A. Martin: These are not "just words" without a form of "absolute" ideology as you so eloquently put it, for a dog can show love, respect, loyalty and compassion, and i challenge you to find a Christian or Islamic dog... Respect, love, and compassion are NOT religion. If anything, the observance of NO religion is what is necessary to building and maintaining a nation. There will always be "evildoers" and "societal outcasts" regardless of your nation's religious affiliation. Religion causes tension and strife within a nation, between its citizens. Religion is very well the reason for various persecution, execution, and overall civil unrest within a nation. Answered by Intelek - Fri Apr 17 04:17:44 2009 From Yahoo Answer 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.
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