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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.

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we are freezing, global warming al gore is putting our nation in debt to support the religion of global warming. to cold to be that dumb.
suzireb (suzireb) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:36:57 -0000
we are freezing, global warming al gore is putting our nation in debt to support the religion of global warming. to cold to be that dumb.
Es un exceso encargar unas bermudas de Bad Religion para trabajar, digo yo, más formal? ajajajaja
Reinosiano (Francisco Reinoso ) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:36:47 -0000
Es un exceso encargar unas bermudas de Bad Religion para trabajar, digo yo, más formal? ajajajaja
@TherealNihal no way!!!! All British troops are honored reguardless of their religion and this would disrespect all soldiers! Xxx
emgray_1 (Emily Gray) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:36:12 -0000
@TherealNihal no way!!!! All British troops are honored reguardless of their religion and this would disrespect all soldiers! Xxx
Britt Hume...you are a pompas ass I was raised a Catholic begin to ? certain Tenets my point is... be careful of the religion you trash
lisamarieblaski (Lisa Marie Blaskie) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:35:02 -0000
Britt Hume...you are a pompas ass I was raised a Catholic begin to ? certain Tenets my point is... be careful of the religion you trash
Los peligros de la religión III) http://tinyurl.com/yarh6p4l y IV) http://tinyurl.com/y9f39j2 #ateismo #ciencia
abrahamcabello (Abraham Cabello) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:34:48 -0000
Los peligros de la religión III) http://tinyurl.com/yarh6p4l y IV) http://tinyurl.com/y9f39j2 #ateismo #ciencia
Really stoked about my Comparative Religion class. The professor seems amazing and I normally despise girl teachers
loudernow (brandi gaspard) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:34:37 -0000
Really stoked about my Comparative Religion class. The professor seems amazing and I normally despise girl teachers

 
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