Religion connects you to the majority of mankind, past and present. No ancient society ever existed that did not believe in the supernatural. Those who dismiss belief may be compared to an astronaut floating away from the lifeline.
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1) Religion may assist you in overcoming peer pressure.
2) Religion will often add to your self-discipline, whose lack has led our society to epidemic obesity, drunkenness, depression and ennui, divorce rates, violence etc.
3) Religion may provide you with a whole additional layer of education.
4) Religion may provide emotional fortitude, helping one overcome hardships.
5) Religion will provide a sense of identity and a community, with its ambiance and mutual help.
6) Religion provides a life and a sense of purpose.
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The word that means the study of religion and religious ideas is "theology." It involves critical analysis and interpretation of religious beliefs, practices, and traditions.
Pretty much all of it. Religion may be important in history to show where civilizations got their beliefs off of, but now? It shouldn't be involved. Religion is a personal choice. You don't have to have one.
Theology is the study of the nature of the divine, religious beliefs, and the practice of religion. It often involves exploring questions related to the existence of God, the meaning of life, and the interpretation of religious texts and traditions.
Studies in Comparative Religion ended in 1987.
Globalization is going very important in context to maximization of profit and Good will as well, every company or organization have a directly or indirectly influence with other organization of different countries, every country have different norms, culture, religion etc so the managers should have a comprehensive knowledge of religion and culture as well of others one to communicate well in context of trade etc For example:McDonald & KFC are engaged in their business activities in different countries and in each country they are performing their duties under their laws, religion, culture and norms.
who say India is important?shouldn't you rather ask : in the study of religion ; is India important and why ?
Because, unfortunately, some people actually think that organized religion is important. Surprisingly, some people still think that religion has any significant cultural impact.
so that you know what people in other parts of the world believe and how they believe it. :)
what is theological vs. non theological study of religion
Donald Wiebe has written: 'Religion and Truth' -- subject(s): Religion, Study and teaching, Knowledge, Theory of (Religion) 'Failure and nerve in the academic study of religion' -- subject(s): Religion, Study and teaching, Hermeneutics 'The politics of religious studies' -- subject(s): Religion, Study and teaching
To study the role religion plays in people's lives.
Society for the Scientific Study of Religion was created in 1949.
Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion was created in 1961.
In many religions there are specific beliefs about gender and their rights and roles. In this way the study of gender is relevant to the study of religion.
Hogwarts does not study any religion.
The study of religion is called theology
Science does not study religion. As Stephen J. Gould says, science and religion operate, or ought to operate, in quite distinct magisteria. Science is the systematic study of the natural world, while theology is the systematic study of religion. Of course, if we regard theology as a science, then theology is the systematic study of religion and therefore of God's creation.