Exploring World Religions and the Meaning of Faith
Discover the diverse perspectives on religion, religious beliefs, and the impact of faith on individuals and societies. Explore the positives and negatives of religion, its role in uncovering meaning in life's questions, and the significance of personal beliefs. Reflect on the wisdom of choosing to serve a higher power and the philosophical views on organized belief systems.
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Union Branch University World Religions
Joshua 24:15 But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD
Religion Religion is any specific system of beliefs about a deity, often involving rituals, a code of ethics, and a philosophy of life." Religion (to tie back) set of traditional beliefs and practices organized around a supernatural event and/or moral claims. Religious belief often springs from mystical experiences the overwhelming awareness that one has been touched by a reality that far transcends ordinary.
Negatives to Religion Sigmund Freud described religion as a universal obsessional neurosis in that it is a remaking of one s experiences between child and father, a replaying of good or bad happenings in one s life, etc. Karl Marx believed that religion is a tool for oppressing people. Terrifies rather than inspire Oppresses instead of liberate Misguided by charismatic and misguided leaders Psychological havoc by pronouncing judgment Creates barriers of hatred and intolerance
Religion All religions help to uncover meaning in the midst of the mundane. We look to religions for understanding, for answers to our many questions about life. Who are we? Why are we here? What happens after we die? Why is there suffering? Why is there evil? William Turner of Duke University said at the Ellison Convocation Be careful that you don t become a ventriloquist dummy by saying what others say. Know what Jesus has said and is saying.
