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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"Do not let any one claim to be a true American if they ever attempt to remove religion from politics." - George Washington
ch3znu786 (Andrew Chesnut) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:14:50 -0000
"Do not let any one claim to be a true American if they ever attempt to remove religion from politics." - George Washington
Grim measures the restrictions that government puts on religion, such as restrictions on practice. Uses 16 different sources.
GUberkleycenter (The Berkley Center) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:14:13 -0000
Grim measures the restrictions that government puts on religion, such as restrictions on practice. Uses 16 different sources.
@areebahanif: When we blindly adopt a religion, a political system, a literary dogma, we become automatons. We cease to grow.
omaid (Omaid) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:14:10 -0000
@areebahanif: When we blindly adopt a religion, a political system, a literary dogma, we become automatons. We cease to grow.
@VisualizeChange "Back to the Middle Ages.." Ah, yes, that good old time religion hard at work...
TempusDrums (Paul Mason) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:14:00 -0000
@VisualizeChange "Back to the Middle Ages.." Ah, yes, that good old time religion hard at work...
Tim Nicholson wins and sets a precedent for how environmental beliefs are regarded in English law. Science based Equal in weight as religion
SESUK (SESUK) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:13:49 -0000
Tim Nicholson wins and sets a precedent for how environmental beliefs are regarded in English law. Science based Equal in weight as religion
Nice to meet you! Thx for listening! Luv your blips too! @jamesartre: "R.E.M. Losing My Religion" ♫ http://blip.fm/~ft2iu
jeanjwest (jeanjwest) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:13:49 -0000
Nice to meet you! Thx for listening! Luv your blips too! @jamesartre: "R.E.M. Losing My Religion" ♫ http://blip.fm/~ft2iu

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