As I enrolled in this class, I originally thought this course would encompass the practices and beliefs of different religions world-wide. Stereotypically, individuals immediately associate beliefs, traditions, and rituals to encompass religions on a world-wide scale. When asked to define religion, I struggled to comprise this phenomenon into one classification. My preliminary definition included, “Religion […]
“I think that religion involves a set of beliefs and values that an individual/group possesses as a result of their cultural background, family/upbringing and environmental influences. I think that religion can provide meaning to people’s lives, as well as serve as a form of comfort in the face of uncertainty or moral ambiguity. I think […]
I went to a private religious high school, so I have been studying and evaluating religion for many years. I see religion as something that is a greater power that gives you something to believe in and feel connected to a group of people. As there is much more to it this is the easiest […]
An Analysis of “Religion” In the first week of this class, I held the following stance on the concept of religion: “I think religion is people’s way of finding comfort in their suffering. It is hard to consider the possibility that nothing will come from your pain, so people try to have faith that their suffering … Continue reading “Is Harry Styles a Cooler Jesus?”
In the first week of class, we were assigned to write our own definition of religion. It was seemingly simple but proved to be more complex in actuality. As I thought about it I realized I did not have a clue what definition I could write that could possibly encompass all the religions of the … Continue reading Who Actually Knows What “Religion” is? →
In the first week of class, we were assigned to write our own definition of religion. It was seemingly simple but proved to be more complex in actuality. As I thought about it I realized I did not have a clue what definition I could write that could possibly encompass all the religions of the … Continue reading Who Actually Knows What “Religion” is? →
I think religion can be defined as a set of beliefs or values that guide one’s way of life. It is a structure that someone puts their faith and trust into, whether the reasoning to do so be for eventual salvation, personal comfort, or a way of finding answers. I think it is a fluid … Continue reading Essay 1 →
“In a broad view, religion is the belief in a higher power. Religion for me is knowing that there is one God of the universe looking out for us all. However, I respect all different beliefs and aspects of religion and am looking forward to the in-depth discussions that this course will hold.” -Madeline ChampionContinue reading “A Reflection”
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