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To an extent, yes. Some religions were created because of the need to establish empire rather than to save the souls of mortal men. They have found ways to keep people dependent on scriptures that hold out promises of empire, or that promote and incite conflict with outsiders. Religion is holy for many who practice, but the underlying hold of religion is usually a desire to control.
Some religions are based on genuine supernatural phenomena that our science cannot explain, some encourage better human qualities, and could possibly endow those who practice them with self realisation.
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Why are psuedopsychologies so popular?
A psuedopsychology is something that can be thought of as a superstition or as unsupported information. They are so popular because people like to believe these types of things help them whether they actually do or not. Some examples of psuedopyscology are astrology and self help books.
What is psuedopsychology?
Pseudopsychology refers to false or unfounded beliefs and practices that claim to be based on psychological principles but lack scientific evidence or validity. Examples include astrology, phrenology, and graphology. It is important to distinguish pseudopsychology from legitimate psychological science.
What religions are there in Malaysia?
IslamChristianBuddhaHinduOther religions (minority)
What religions does Islam tolerate?
all religions
Atlas of World Religions?
atlas of world religions
What are the religions of Queensland?
There are people of all religions in Queensland
What religions re in Rhode Island?
No religions there sorry
What two religions developed from schism?
The two religions are the two predominant religions today: Catholicism and Protestantism.
What were predominant religions in SC in 1600?
Mainly religions of Europe and England, Christian, but some were also Protestant religions.
What is the categorization of major world religions?
Dr. Zakir Naik explains the CATEGORISATION OF MAJOR WORLD RELIGIONS as; Religions of the world can be broadly categorized into Semitic religions and non- Semitic religions. Non-Semitic religions can be divided into Aryan religions and non-Aryan religions.Semitic religionsSemitic religions are religions that originated among the Semites. According to the Bible, Prophet Noah (pbuh) had a son called Shem. The descendents of Shem are known as Semites. Therefore, Semitic religions are the religions that originated among the Jews, Arabs, Assyrians, Phoenicians, etc. Major Semitic religions are Judaism, Christianity and Islam. All these religions are Prophetic religions that believe in Divine Guidance sent through prophets of God.Non-Semitic religionsThe non-Semitic religions are further subdivided into Aryan and non-Aryan religions:Aryan ReligionsAryan religions are the religions that originated among the Aryans, a powerful group of Indo-European speaking people that spread through Iran and Northern India in the first half of the second Millenium BC (2000 to 1500 BC). The Aryan Religions are further subdivided into Vedic and non-Vedic religions. The Vedic Religion is given the misnomer of Hinduism or Brahminism. The non- Vedic Religions are Sikhism, Buddhism, Jainism, etc. Almost all Aryan religions are non-Prophetic religions. Zoroastrianism is an Aryan, non-Vedic religion, which is not associated with Hinduism. It claims to be a prophetic religion.Non-Aryan ReligionsThe non-Aryan religions have diverse origins. Confucianism and Taoism are of Chinese origin while Shintoism is of Japanese origin. Many of these non-Aryan religions do not have a concept of God. They are better referred to as ethical systems rather than as religions.
Are Buddhism Hinduism and Confuscianism western religions?
Buddhism Hinduism and Confuscianism are eastern religions. Although practiced in the west, they are not western religions. Western religions are those initiated in Europe and the western portion of the middle east. Christianity and Judaism are 'the' western religions, although certain minor religions (Druids, Norse myth) are western religions. Western religions do not include the indigenous religions of the western hemisphere. Islam is generally not considered a western religion, although being an Abrahamic religion, is considered western by some.
Which two books are read in all religions?
There are no two books common to all religions. Actually there is no one book common to all religions. Though many religions do not totally dismiss the writings of other religions, they do not hold them at the core of their belief system.
