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Religion is defined as “a particular response to dimensions of life considered sacred, as shaped by institutionalized traditions.” The value of having a specific religion is significant. Religion has been the foundation of life. It helps us define ourselves and making the world and life more comprehensible to us. Something that stuck to me in the reading was Emile Durkheim when he proposed that humans cannot live without organized social stuctures, and that religion is a glue that holds a society together. A specific religion helps one better understand who they truly are, and hopefully find a better path later down in life. When attending a church of a specific religion, one is more likely to interact and focus better when it is with a group of people that make it feel more like home to them. Some religions may also provide rules for living, and a way to help with relationships in their lives. I feel that the value of having a …show more content…

Religion is more of rituals for a relationship with God. It is often about loyalty, clergy, and rules. Religion, like Christianity, has sort of a form of rules to live by. It teaches people to avoid listening to their own heart and mind, but instead to obey to authority, to accept and follow without questioning whatever they are being told. There are several different religions and many of those who do not believe in the same thing, may not see eye to eye and will avoid each other. Meanwhile spiritual is like a substitute connection with the spirit world for a relationship with God. It is about loyalty to justice and compassion. Spirituality is teaching people how to come in touch with their inner voice and use it as a guide to live the good life. It brings fellow people together to walk the path of enlightenment, and helping one another instead of going through obstacles alone. Even though they may have many similarities, they are both yet

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