Wednesday, April 17, 2013

What is Religion?

As defined by the Merriam-Webster diction, religion is a personal set or institutionalized system of religious attitudes, beliefs, and practices.

Legal definition: The Supreme Court has interpreted religion to mean "a sincere and meaningful belief that occupies in the life of its possessor a place parallel to that held by the God of those admittedly qualified for the exemption" (380 US 163).


Components of religion may include:

  • creeds, doctrines, beliefs
  • moral apparatus
  • sacred text
  • tradition
  • adherents
  • durability

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/religion

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