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

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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.

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Ok tweeps, I get it. We're ALL pissed at Joe Lieberman. But try REAL HARD not to make references to his religion. #deptofnothelping
MMonides (Maimonides) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:15:30 -0000
Ok tweeps, I get it. We're ALL pissed at Joe Lieberman. But try REAL HARD not to make references to his religion. #deptofnothelping
That's me in the corne; That's me in the spot light; Losing my religion (8)
silmaramelo (Silmara M) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:15:26 -0000
That's me in the corne; That's me in the spot light; Losing my religion (8)
why does everyone get hyped up for christmas its only a holiday built around major corporations and religion its not about family anymore?
MGLORYLOC (Matt Pecoraro) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:14:30 -0000
why does everyone get hyped up for christmas its only a holiday built around major corporations and religion its not about family anymore?
@Hanescymru As satisfactorily resolved as any conversation on religion can be I suppose!
iamhewhoisiam (Richard D Leslie) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:13:43 -0000
@Hanescymru As satisfactorily resolved as any conversation on religion can be I suppose!
Founding professor, Wayne Fields, discussed importance of and next steps for the new John C. Danforth Center for #Religion & #Politics
WUSTLnews (WUSTLnews) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:13:41 -0000
Founding professor, Wayne Fields, discussed importance of and next steps for the new John C. Danforth Center for #Religion & #Politics
For anyone who is atheist and wondering what religion is all about, you have to feel it to know. Some things cannot be p…http://lnk.ms/4vTQ9
dannistories (Dannis Cole) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:13:20 -0000
For anyone who is atheist and wondering what religion is all about, you have to feel it to know. Some things cannot be p…http://lnk.ms/4vTQ9

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