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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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@wildfeather I must say, I think your religion has deluded you, and I should put you in touch with some rather good secular scholars I know
Canageek (Danforth Inferno) Fri, 25 Dec 2009 03:19:54 -0000
@wildfeather I must say, I think your religion has deluded you, and I should put you in touch with some rather good secular scholars I know
A+ would join protest (even though i have religion) http://perezhilton.com/2009-12-24-merry-christmas-to-you-too-moron
goldnglitz (Anna) Fri, 25 Dec 2009 03:19:44 -0000
A+ would join protest (even though i have religion) http://perezhilton.com/2009-12-24-merry-christmas-to-you-too-moron
@AnthonyEst hmmm... But does that mean we don't support freedom of speech and religion bec it might hurt us one way or another? I get ur pt
Mannina_ (virtual activism) Fri, 25 Dec 2009 03:19:03 -0000
@AnthonyEst hmmm... But does that mean we don't support freedom of speech and religion bec it might hurt us one way or another? I get ur pt
♫ Function with relative ease ♫ http://www.hulu.com/watch/114550/community-comparative-religion?c=1076:1132
srah (srah) Fri, 25 Dec 2009 03:19:03 -0000
♫ Function with relative ease ♫ http://www.hulu.com/watch/114550/community-comparative-religion?c=1076:1132
main reason why i'm not celebrating christmas is because my mother/brother are going out of town.but i question my religion anyway so eh
xxeffiee (effie t. ) Fri, 25 Dec 2009 03:19:01 -0000
main reason why i'm not celebrating christmas is because my mother/brother are going out of town.but i question my religion anyway so eh
i hope you all have a merry twittermas, and christmas! Or a different religion holiday<3 goodnight! love yall :)
NickJAlliance (Stefanie) Fri, 25 Dec 2009 03:17:40 -0000
i hope you all have a merry twittermas, and christmas! Or a different religion holiday<3 goodnight! love yall :)

 
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