GermanGerman Wikipedia has an article on: ReligionNounReligion f. (genitive Religion, plural Religionen) From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. A religion is a system of human thought which usually includes a set of narratives, symbols, beliefs and practices that give meaning to the practitioner's experiences of life through reference to a higher power, deity or deities, or ultimate truth. Religion is commonly identified by the practitioner's prayer, ritual, meditation, music and art, among other things, but more generally is interwoven with society and politics. It may focus on specific supernatural, metaphysical, and moral claims about reality (the cosmos and human nature) which may yield a set of religious laws, ethics, and a particular lifestyle. Religion also encompasses ancestral or cultural traditions, writings, history, and mythology, as well as personal faith and religious experience. The term "religion" refers to both the personal practices related to communal faith and to group rituals and communication stemming from shared conviction. "Religion" is sometimes used interchangeably with "faith" or "belief system," but it is more socially defined than personal convictions, and it entails specific behaviors, respectively. Religions by country North America Canada · United States · Mexico Cuba · Haiti · Dominican Republic Trinidad and Tobago · Nicaragua South AmericaColombia · Peru · Bolivia Brazil · Argentina Paraguay EuropeIceland · Ireland · United Kingdom Portugal · Spain · Italy · France Netherlands · Belgium · Germany Switzerland · Luxembourg · Austria Denmark · Sweden · Norway · Finland Poland · Lithuania · Moldova · Russia Albania · Serbia · Montenegro Bulgaria · Romania · Greece · Cyprus · Malta Turkey Middle EastEgypt · Israel · Lebanon Jordan · Armenia · Azerbaijan Iran · Iraq · Syria · Cyprus · Turkey AfricaAlgeria · Nigeria · Sudan · Ethiopia · Seychelles Uganda · Zambia · Kenya · South Africa AsiaAfghanistan · Pakistan · India Nepal · Sri Lanka · Vietnam China · Hong Kong · Macau · Taiwan North Korea · South Korea · Japan Malaysia · Singapore · Philippines OceaniaIndonesia · Papua New Guinea Australia · New Zealand · Fiji The development of religion has taken many forms in various cultures. It considers psychological and social roots, along with origins and historical development. In the frame of western religious thought, religions present a common quality, the "hallmark of patriarchal religious thought": the division of the world in two comprehensive domains, one sacred, the other profane. Religion is often described as a communal system for the coherence of belief focusing on a system of thought, unseen being, person, or object, that is considered to be supernatural, sacred, divine, or of the highest truth. Moral codes, practices, values, institutions, tradition, rituals, and scriptures are often traditionally associated with the core belief, and these may have some overlap with concepts in secular philosophy. Religion is also often described as a "way of life" or a life stance. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License How does religion and democracy play a role in the United States today? Q. My question as stated above is how does religion and democracy play a role in the United States today. What I mean by this is how do they go "hand in hand" and make an effect on society today? One example I have is by the first ammendent. Freedom of religion, democracy is what gives us the freedom of religion. If you can think of any other topics on this subject that would be great. Asked by maddi - Sun Sep 30 20:04:59 2007 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments A. As a non-American looking at American culture and politics I find Religion is a major factor in the attitudes of Americans. The majority of Americans have no understanding of other religions, especially Islam, although other religions are under attack by Americans (Jews, Buddhist and Hindu). The government, both Democrats and Republicans, are very religious. Currently, I find the US government is being run by fanatical Fundermentalist Christians who have no understanding of other religions or cultures, and this has led to the current conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq, and insults of other nations. Democracy is a term that is hard to explain or define. British, Australian and New Zealanders have a different viewpoint to Americans.… [cont.] Answered by Walter B - Sun Sep 30 20:31:22 2007 What religion is correct about work, Christianity or Garyism? Q. We know what the Christian Church tells us. Gary the Golden Garden Gnome teaches us that ambition and over-achieving, as well as blind obedience to your boss are all wrong, and that you may not stress yourself during work. It's not as if it matters that you are working hard, there's work tomorrow as well. Which religion is correct ? Asked by Giant Taco that craps Ice-cream - Fri May 15 10:44:26 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments A. lay off weed, go back to sniffing glue, you will feel better soon. Answered by listless - Fri May 15 10:48:09 2009 Is religion still a necessity in the upkeep of a morally and ethically aware society?
Q. In other words, without religion would humans lack the capability to be "good", or would we be good even without the presence of a divine authority judging our actions? What is it that drives us to be "good", god or common sense? Asked by abc123_aac - Sun Aug 31 13:35:53 2008 - - 16 Answers - 0 Comments A. Man, as a social animal, developed morals to help him get along with other men and survive and prosper. Religion borrowed those morals. Answered by Colette Pioline ART - Sun Aug 31 13:41:50 2008 From Yahoo Answer Search: "Religion"  news.google.com U.S. News & World Report On a related matter, half of Republican-leaners said they want a greater role for religion in politics and public life, while half said they want religion's ... and more » news.google.com Houston Chronicle Fortunately, as I've come to find out, there's a growing movement between the two fronts that says one can share a belief in both religion and science. ... Darwin scholar speaks at Oregon State today Corvallis Gazette Times all 12 news articles » news.google.com Monterey County Herald But it is the ACLU's establishment clause lawsuit, which she doesn't address, that have earned it the "anti- religion " moniker. In its establishment clause ... From Google News Search: "Religion"  themarleygroup.com 78px x 257px | 8.90kB [source page] in 602 days Strong Buy 12 Month Target $25 00 Following yesterday s closing bell True Religion Apparel reported 4th Quarter and full year 2006 financial results In the most recent quarter the From Yahoo Image Search: "Religion"  firstthings.com Wesley J. Smith Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:14:36 GM Environmentalism should be regarded on the same level with . religion. as the only compelling, value-based narrative available to humanity, according to a paper written two years ago to influence the future strategy of the United Nations ...  religionclause.blogspot.com Howard Friedman Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:20:00 GM Religion. Clause. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of . religion. , or prohibiting the free exercise thereof... --US Const., Amend. 1. Wednesday, December 02, 2009. German High Court Says Berlin Went Too Far In Sunday ...  intellibriefs.blogspot.com Naxal Watch Mon, 30 Nov 2009 04:23:01 GM New Delhi, Nov 29 (PTI) Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan joined sports celebrities Abhinav Bindra and Sania Mirza to show their solidarity against terror at a public event during when he dubbed terrorism a ". religion. of devils. ... From Google Blog Search: "Religion" Religion is a word which refers to approaches to human spirituality which usually encompass a set of narratives, symbols, beliefs and practices, often with a supernatural or transcendent quality, that give meaning to the practitioner's experiences of life through reference to a higher power or truth. It may be expressed through prayer, ritual, meditation, music and art, among other things. It may focus on specific supernatural, metaphysical, and moral claims about reality (the cosmos and human nature) which may yield a set of religious laws, ethics, and a particular lifestyle. Religion also encompasses ancestral or cultural traditions, writings, history, and mythology, as well as personal faith and religious experience. The term "religion" refers to both the personal practices related to communal faith and to group rituals and communication stemming from shared conviction. This theme article needs cleanup. Please review , especially the , to determine how to edit this article to conform to a higher standard of article quality. This page has been listed as needing cleanup since 2007-03-22.
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