Reflection On Religion

semester, we were required to write a reflection on our then-current knowledge of religion, women, and gender. I had very little knowledge of any religions other than Christianity because that is the religion I was raised in and continue to practice. As for women in religion, I also didn’t know much about except for Christianity, and even the extent of my knowledge in that area was limited. In reflection, after hearing several women from different religions speak as well as learning from texts and

The art of appreciating and learning about different religions allows one to use that information to look within and explore a deeper level of one’s own faith/values. According to Samir Selmanovic, an organizer of religions plunges provides insight on the importance of immersion which he states, “It is a matter of grasping your own identity in the presence of the other. You see yourself through the eyes of the other” (as cited in DeConto, 2013). Thus, understanding my reactions and examining where

The 105k First Reflection Religion has been an issue consuming my thoughts. Ever since I attended a Catholic private school for a year I thought about religion on-and-off. I wavered and debated on the legitimacy of religion. I also factored in its various pro’s and con’s as a social institution. Since then I have come to terms with myself and my beliefs on religion; viewing religion as a tool for self improvement. Foremost, I have always been a skeptic. Even at a young age I did not believe my

considering these options. Outlined below are my personal reflections to the Spiritual Assessment questions presented in this assignment. Role of Religion in My Personal Life Spirituality comes in different forms and can exist in varying degrees of importance in one’s life and daily routine. The religion I practice is Roman Catholic. My parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents were all very active members of the Catholic Church and so this religion was passed down to me from them. While I am not as

me a more solid understanding on the history of religion. It also gave me a vivid explanation on how and why the world operates in a certain manner and how religion cannot be overlooked because it plays an important role in shaping the human life and character in relation to human experience. Initially, in the first few weeks of classes I had the idea that the class will mainly cover the moral characteristics and obligations in respect to religion placing more emphasis on Christianity given the nature

Prior to this class, I viewed religion the way most Anglo-Americans do. From a young age, I was raised around Protestant Christian churches. My family went to church once a week on and off throughout my childhood. At church, I tried to focus for an hour on the sermons based around ancient stories that may or may not have happened. I usually forgot the story within a few hours of exiting the church doors. Like many Americans, this was religion to me. Something you more or less endured in order

The last day of my intro to religion class has come to an end. I have gained so much knowledge from the class, it has improved my critical thinking while strengthen my relationship with other despite their beliefs while also providing me with a great sense of enlightenment about my own religion that will benefit me now and forever. I have studied and understand the differences and similarities of the world’s major religions. Many of the religions discussed in class have some of the same origins and

your religion? RD: I want to say by 8 years of age. I started to understand why we pray to the Saints, and celebrate special holidays. For example, All Saints’ Day (Day of the Dead-January 1st). In Haiti, we celebrate the dead in cemeteries with songs, praise, and prayers for those who we have lost. We are raised not to fear the dead, they watch over the living. MG: Were you brought up in this religion, or is it something you chose on your own? RD: I was raised in the Catholic/Voodoo religion, it

When directed to have a religious experience, I finally realized the irony of not being religious, yet taking a World Religions course. I haven't been to a church service in years so this whole experience-no matter the type of religion -would feel foreign to me. Being agnostic means I don't claim a religion, but from my experience, it felt like religions didn't claim me. I noticed that the last few times I was in church, I felt like an observer. I felt like an imposter as I looked over and saw people

ignored what it was really all about. I went to a Catholic high school my whole life and I learned so much about the Catholic religion through all of my religion classes that I took at that school, but apostolic succession always seemed to foreign to me and people often skipped over the importance of this in my classes. I had no idea the gravity it has in the Catholic religion and how truly amazing it is. When