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Religion is a human phenomenon that defies easy definition. It is commonly understood as a group of beliefs or attitudes concerning an object (real or imagined), person (real or imagined), or system of thought considered to be supernatural, sacred, or divine, and the moral codes, practices, values, institutions, and rituals associated with such belief or system of thought. It is sometimes used interchangeably with "faith" or "belief system"The words "belief system" may not necessarily refer to a religion, though a religion may be referred to as "belief system." In the course of the development of religion, it has taken many forms in various cultures and individuals.
Occasionally, the word "religion" is used in the more restrictive sense of "organized religion" — that is, an organization of people supporting the exercise of some religion, often taking the form of a legal entity (see religion-supporting organization).
Definition of religion
There are many definitions of religion, and most have struggled to avoid an overly sharp definition on the one hand, and meaningless generalities on the other. Some have tried to use formalistic, doctrinal definitions and others have tried to use experiential, emotive, intuitive, valuational and ethical factors. More on [ Religion ]
@agendapuntnl Inspiring, linking & drinking. God is too big to fit into one religion. http://linkedinchurch.wordpress.com/
sergiofelter (Sergio Felter) Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:54:34 -0000
@agendapuntnl Inspiring, linking & drinking. God is too big to fit into one religion. http://linkedinchurch.wordpress.com/
#equality RT @dmf71: RT @zipzink: Anti-Atheism bigotry - http://is.gd/3B3e3 #Atheism #Religion
Seriou (William Carman) Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:54:25 -0000
#equality RT @dmf71: RT @zipzink: Anti-Atheism bigotry - http://is.gd/3B3e3 #Atheism #Religion
News Update: Authority on religion to speak at Willamette: Martin Marty, the author of more than 50 .. http://bit.ly/1kc3h
Salem_Statesman (Statesman Journal) Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:54:00 -0000
News Update: Authority on religion to speak at Willamette: Martin Marty, the author of more than 50 .. http://bit.ly/1kc3h
Graduate student Adeniyi Amadou wins the Chandler Award for best student religion reporter from the Religion... http://bit.ly/2weXOZ
NewhouseSU (Newhouse School) Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:53:46 -0000
Graduate student Adeniyi Amadou wins the Chandler Award for best student religion reporter from the Religion... http://bit.ly/2weXOZ
@sprothero why is that a problem if I'm not establishing a religion? Atheism still covered under free speech.
Liminal (Peter Wood) Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:53:44 -0000
@sprothero why is that a problem if I'm not establishing a religion? Atheism still covered under free speech.
@sprothero I think atheism is a religion. They're pretty organized. They should be protected under the 1st amendment imo
amyharrishouk (Amy Harris) Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:53:28 -0000
@sprothero I think atheism is a religion. They're pretty organized. They should be protected under the 1st amendment imo
Anglican Church in America - Statement on the moral implications of suicide.
Ask the Rabbi - Burying a Suicide - Rabbi Shraga Simmons explains Jewish law regarding the burying of a suicide.
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Buddhism and Suicide - The ethics of suicide in Buddhism in light of the case of Channa.
Comparative Index to Islam : Suicide - Suicide is forbidden in Islam.
Contemplating Suicide? - A former police officer states his opinions about suicide. Prevention oriented. Christian.
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LCMS FAQ: Suicide - The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod stand on suicide.
No Fear? - Christian comic strip for preventing suicide. Lance didn't fear death, until he committed suicide, and learned of his eternal fate.
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Rational Suicide and the Dearth of Courageous Humanists - From Antithesis, a publication by Covenant Community Church of Orange County.
Roman Catholic Church - Encyclical by John Paul II. Includes stand about suicide which is viewed as morally objectionable as murder.
So Shine - A story by Terri Blackstock about a Christian considering suicide.
Stopping a Suicide - Jewish perspective of suicide. Discussion of exceptions where suicide is permitted, like the suicide of king Saul.
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Suicide and the Silence of Scripture - From Christianity Today Magazine. Ethics of suicide and suicide cases in the Bible.
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The Other Side of the Trigger - Dealing with the thoughts and pain that lead to suicide, by one who's been there.
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What If Life Just Sucks? - Conversation between a person contemplating suicide and a Christian.
Will God Forgive Someone for Committing Suicide? - Biblical view of whether God will forgive a Christian who commits suicide.
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