Each religion, by the help of more or less myth, which it takes more or less seriously, proposes some method of fortifying the human soul and enabling it to make its peace with its destiny.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Religion brings to man an inner strength, spiritual light, and ineffable peace.
Religion promotes the divine discontent within oneself, so that one tries to make oneself a better person and draw oneself closer to God.
A religion must be instrumental in spiritualising the individual into a boundless and holistic nature.
Religion is the organization of spirituality into something that became the hand maiden of conquerors. Nearly all religions were brought to people and imposed on people by conquerors, and used as the framework to control their minds.
Religion is meant to teach us true spiritual human character. It is meant for self-transformation. It is meant to transform anxiety into peace, arrogance into humility, envy into compassion, to awaken the pure soul in man and his love for the Source, which is God.
Religion often partakes of the myth of progress that shields us from the terrors of an uncertain future.
Various religious systems have been given to humanity at different times, each suited to meet the spiritual needs of the people among whom it was promulgated, and, coming from the same divine source: - God, all religions exhibit similar fundamentals or first principles.
Most importantly, the meaning of spirituality lays the seeds for our destiny and the path we must follow.
Religion is a complex and often contradictory force in our world. It fosters hope and comfort but also doubt and guilt. It creates both community and exclusion. It brings societies together around shared belief and tears them apart through war. However, what unites the faithful, whatever their religion, is the unshakeable force of generosity.
All religions are designed to teach us how to live, joyfully, serenely, and kindly, in the midst of suffering.
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