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    This document discusses religion and why it is important to study different religions. It provides definitions of religion, noting that most religions share characteristics like interaction with the supernatural, diagnosing problems with the human condition and providing solutions. It also says that while many see their own faith as unique, all religions are unique. The document gives several reasons for studying religion: to better understand humanity, each other, different cultures, and engage in today's global society, where understanding different religious dimensions is important. It acknowledges there are differing opinions on religions and impacts religions have had on founding and current societies around the world.

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    This document discusses religion and why it is important to study different religions. It provides definitions of religion, noting that most religions share characteristics like interaction with the supernatural, diagnosing problems with the human condition and providing solutions. It also says that while many see their own faith as unique, all religions are unique. The document gives several reasons for studying religion: to better understand humanity, each other, different cultures, and engage in today's global society, where understanding different religious dimensions is important. It acknowledges there are differing opinions on religions and impacts religions have had on founding and current societies around the world.

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    This document discusses religion and why it is important to study different religions. It provides definitions of religion, noting that most religions share characteristics like interaction with the supernatural, diagnosing problems with the human condition and providing solutions. It also says that while many see their own faith as unique, all religions are unique. The document gives several reasons for studying religion: to better understand humanity, each other, different cultures, and engage in today's global society, where understanding different religious dimensions is important. It acknowledges there are differing opinions on religions and impacts religions have had on founding and current societies around the world.

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    This document discusses religion and why it is important to study different religions. It provides definitions of religion, noting that most religions share characteristics like interaction with the supernatural, diagnosing problems with the human condition and providing solutions. It also says that while many see their own faith as unique, all religions are unique. The document gives several reasons for studying religion: to better understand humanity, each other, different cultures, and engage in today's global society, where understanding different religious dimensions is important. It acknowledges there are differing opinions on religions and impacts religions have had on founding and current societies around the world.

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    World Religions

    Coach Crews
    World History

    Polleverywhere
    1. Is religion important in our world today?
    2. Is it important to know about other religions?
    3. Does religion play a major role in your life?

    What is religion?
    Religion is that system of activities and beliefs directed toward that

    which is perceived to be of sacred value and transforming power.


    But religion is such a complex and varied human phenomenon that
    some sociologists prefer to avoiddefinitionsand think of religion in
    terms of anideal type. They will say thatmostreligions
    havemostof the characteristics of the ideal type, but they need not
    haveallof them.
    An ideal type of religion includes:
    interaction with the supernatural
    a diagnosis of something essentially wrong with the human
    condition, and a prescription for salvation or liberation from it
    regular, repeated behavior (ritual)
    community practice

    What is religion?
    Many believers are quick to say their faith is unique

    and not like those other religions. For example,


    evangelical Christians in America are fond of saying
    that Christianity is not a religion, its a relationship.
    Well, so be it, but Christianity is most definitely a
    religion, too. Yes, Christianity is unique becauseall
    religions are unique. Our goal here will be to
    appreciate and investigate their similarities and their
    differences
    See more at: http://commonsenseatheism.com/?
    p=5006#sthash.ahw2SYfA.dpuf

    Why study religion?


    Why should we study religion? Most people will not need an answer.

    But let us consider some good reasons for studying religion:


    1. To better understand our species. Few things are more

    fundamental to the human experience than religion. To


    understand religion is to understand ourselves.
    2. To better understand each other. For billions of people, religion is
    the most defining aspect of their lives. And yet we typically know
    very little about the religion of our neighbors. Studying religion
    can help us understand our neighbors, what is most important to
    them, and what makes them tick.
    See more at: http://commonsenseatheism.com/?
    p=5251#sthash.yti60eNJ.dpuf

    Why study religion?


    3. To better understand human cultures. It is impossible to understand

    religious cultures in general without understanding their religious


    histories in particular. Even todays largely non-religious cultures
    are greatly shaped by their religious pasts for example
    Christianity in Scandinavia and Shinto in Japan.
    4. To better engage the global society. The world is connected as
    never before. Many interactions succeed or fail on the basis of our
    understanding of each other. For example, the failure of the U.S.
    government to understand the religious dimensions of conflicts in
    Southeast Asia or Iran helps explain many of their errors in
    judgment in recent decades.
    See more at: http://commonsenseatheism.com/?
    p=5251#sthash.yti60eNJ.dpuf

    Differing opinions
    Obviously there are many belief systems

    around the world. Not everyone is going to


    agree on what religion is the best.
    However, some people disagree over the
    importance of religion all together

    Impact of religion
    Religion impacts societies around the world,

    both in their founding and in life today


    http://video.foxnews.com/v/2972492951001/imp
    act-of-religion-on-americas-founding/

    Exit Slip
    With your partner, list 3 positive or negative

    effects of religion (what it can teach you or


    how it can impact your life)

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