Religion 212 - Discussion Eleven - Week 11

After It’s All Said and Done
Explain what religion is, and give your opinion as to whether religion is different from spirituality.

Religion is a symbolic form of worship and as such there is a higher deity that is. Further all religions and their purpose is that one should not hurt their fellow man, not to lie, not to steal, and not usurp others’ rights, not be greedy but be unselfish, considerate, helpful to others and be humble before the Unseen.

Spirituality is a state of being, thought or feeling whereas religion is relative to worship. It is a complement to religion and allows high states of belief.

Identify three surprising concepts that you learned about religion in this course, and explain why they surprised you.

Three surprising concepts that I learned about in this course are:

1. Similarity – God or Gods (plural)
2. Corresponding Theme
3. Practice of Worship

That all religions have a heavenly deity that is worshiped and referred to as “One”, Supreme Being or have minor Gods. All act as facilitators of protection, love, guidance, retainership of faith and comfort and have a corresponding theme of how to please the Almighty and gain his love and favor. Further they all have methodology of worship, rituals and discipline of the mind, body and soul to be a servant of God.

Thank you.

Felicia

Response to Professor

When I encountered the idea of God as a female or Goddess I found myself a little uncomfortable with the thought. My thought as a heavenly deity has always been synonymously identified with a male because of objectivity and fairness. Further all prophets have been male with the levelness and clearness of right as the staff of God. Women in my perception have a tendency to be easily guiled and led by feelings and superficiality.

Worship as in War needs a steady rutter.

Thank you.

Felicia

Response to Co-student

I liked your post and feel that each religion you listed (Buddhism and Jainism) are interesting. The Quran is what is fascinating and its compilation. Buddhism has always intrigued me because of its indication of its existence in movies and this class has fulfilled my quest for curiosity.

Thank you for your insights.

Felicia

Response to Co-student

I agree with your post I love my Father God and I feel honored to have been included in this class. My mother taught me as well as my father lessons about God. That faith is all and without practice and rituals it seems to leave you feeling lonely but as you pray joy fills you.

Thanks I enjoyed interacting and participating.

Felicia