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Humans have a need to try and explain the mystery of death and what lies beyond the lives we lead. So religions are invented as a way to explain what comes in the after life. They are also invented as a way to control people by instilling in them a code of conduct expected by the members of that religion.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoBecause they give meaning to people lives. Without them some of the ultimate questions in life may not be answered.
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Which religions have funerals for people that die?
Christianity . Nearly all societies and religions have some form of funeral.
Are people fat in Heaven?
Most religions believe that in heaven, you will obtain your ideal form.
What do religious people think about the lottrey?
It is a form of gambling which is prohibited in most religions such as Christianity.
Why are there many Christian donominations?
Not all people believe the same thing so they form churches and religions.
What are the elements of a culture?
what language the people speak, what religions they follow and what smaller groups form as parts of their society
What are the Greece religions?
One of the Greek religions is Greek Orthodox, a form of christianity.
What percentage of people believe in some form of life after dealth?
answerAlmost all the people who are following the religions, revealed by God, believe that there is a life after death
What were the influences of the great awakening?
people changed their religions people changed their religions
What two religions believe people are reborn into new form?
Buddhism and Hinduism(they came from the same relgion Brahmen Hinduism).
What are the religions of Queensland?
There are people of all religions in Queensland
What are the oldest life form on earth?
That depend on your religion. Some religions believe that people were. But if you go for evolution, then its single celled organisms.
Which religions believe in divine intervention?
Many religions, such as Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, and Buddhism, believe in divine intervention. They hold that deities or higher powers can influence or intervene in the affairs of humans or the world in various ways.
