Importance of Religion in Our Lives

Religion helps make sense of the confusing world, provides motivation, encourages altruism, and binds communities together.

Believing, Bonding, Behaving, and Belonging.

The person's religious activity is based on a view that religion is important in its own right, or intrinsically.

<p>Where we came from, why we're here, and what it all means.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Through the sense of belonging to a community of believers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Latin, religare – connection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The common thread is the reciprocal principle of treating others as one would like to be treated. This reflects a universal moral principle of empathy, respect, and fairness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Christian Golden Rule emphasizes treating others with kindness and compassion, just as one would desire to be treated. This promotes empathy, understanding, and mutual respect in relationships.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Talmud's Golden Rule highlights the importance of considering the consequences of one's actions on others, emphasizing the reciprocity of gain and loss. This promotes a sense of responsibility and accountability in one's interactions with others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Buddhist and Hindu formulations of the Golden Rule emphasize the importance of avoiding harm to others, recognizing the interconnectedness of all beings and the potential consequences of one's actions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Islamic Golden Rule emphasizes the importance of treating others with kindness and justice, recognizing the inherent dignity and worth of all human beings. This promotes a sense of fairness and compassion in interpersonal relationships.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The shared formulations of the Golden Rule reflect a universal human value of empathy, respect, and fairness. This shared moral principle provides a common ground for interfaith dialogue and understanding, promoting mutual respect and cooperation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Obtaining extrinsic goals rather than valuing religion for its own sake</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>islām</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>7th century CE</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Awakened One</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Punjab region, present-day Pakistan</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Monotheistic</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The tenets of reason, where anything that is not rationally verifiable cannot be considered justifiable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Faith in God is a necessary foundation for morality and good values.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They need solace, refuge, and a flicker of hope.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The belief in life after death, where one can reunite with loved ones in the afterlife.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To imitate God, follow His purpose, and emulate His virtues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By providing support, solace, and warmth in a world experienced as cold and cruel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To free oneself from the devil's influence by praying to God</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>No law shall be made respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They must be organized and operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, athletic, or cultural purposes, and no part of their net income or asset shall belong to or benefit any individual.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Religion is taught as an academic subject within the regular class hours of the day.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All denominations, indigenous, foreign founded, or locally originated, have equal observance of religious freedom.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Freedom to believe and freedom to practice</p> Signup and view all the answers