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Religion is the substance, the ground, and the depth of man's spiritual life." [83] When religion is seen in terms of sacred, divine, intensive valuing, or ultimate concern, then it is possible to understand why scientific findings and philosophical criticisms (e.g., those made by Richard Dawkins) do not necessarily disturb its adherents. [84]
v. t. e. The history of religion refers to the written record of human religious feelings, thoughts, and ideas. This period of religious history begins with the invention of writing about 5,200 years ago (3200 BCE). [ 1 ] The prehistory of religion involves the study of religious beliefs that existed prior to the advent of written records.
Christianity developed during the 1st century AD as a Jewish Christiansect with Hellenisticinfluence[29]of Second Temple Judaism. [30][31]An early Jewish Christian community was founded in Jerusalemunder the leadership of the Pillars of the Church, namely James the Just, the brother of Jesus, Peter, and John.
For the academic journal, see Theology (journal). Theology is the study of religious belief from a religious perspective, with a focus on the nature of divinity. It is taught as an academic discipline, typically in universities and seminaries. [ 1 ]
Religious syncretism is the blending of two or more religious belief systems into a new system, or the incorporation into a religious tradition of beliefs from unrelated traditions. This can occur for many reasons, and the latter scenario happens quite commonly in areas where multiple religious traditions exist in proximity and function ...
The new Christian religious structure was imposed by the state's rulers. [433] The Rus' dukes maintained control of the church which was financially dependent upon them. [ 434 ] [ note 16 ] While monasticism was the dominant form of piety, Christianity permeated daily life, for both peasants and elites, who identified themselves as Christian ...
The definition of religion is a controversial and complicated subject in religious studies with scholars failing to agree on any one definition. Oxford Dictionaries defines religion as the belief in and/or worship of a superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God or gods. [ 1 ][failed verification] Others, such as Wilfred Cantwell ...
The cross of the war memorial (Church of England / Christianity) and a menorah (Judaism) coexist at the north end of St Giles' in Oxford, England. Religious pluralism is an attitude or policy regarding the diversity of religious belief systems co-existing in society. It can indicate one or more of the following: