The characteristics of religions can be classified into four main aspects the first being belief. Beliefs are the central pillars of religion beliefs are what shapes the views of the followers of the religion and offer us a comprehensive and dynamic vie of reality and teaches them how to best live there life. Beliefs are ideas that are considered true and divine without the need for proof and convey a deeper insight into our spirit and life. Such as the belief Christian belief that we will be sent to either heaven or hell after death depending on how we live our lives.
A second characteristic of religion is sacred texts and writings. Sacred texts and writings express a relationship and the significants of our relationships with a divine power or being. It is a way of expressing the religious beliefs and giving us greater insight into our lives. All religions have sacred text ether by writings or other types of stories for example the bible in Christianity which tells us the history of man’s relationship with God and the coming of Jesus Christ.
The third characteristic of Religion is ethics. Ethics are religious reflection on moral beliefs within the tradition of a religion. They clarify what is right and wrong and what are follower of hat religion should do to achieve spiritual peace. They offer guidance on how we should conduct ourselves within out live. An example of ethics with a religion is the teachings of Budda in Buddhism which guides its followers on how to live good lives and achieve spiritual enlightenment.
Ritual and ceremonies are the fourth and final characteristic of religion. These are established tradition within each religion which exists to bring us closer to our beliefs and help us to find spiritual enlightenment. These rituals are directly linked to supernatural beings or forces. They allow the followers to re-enact important past events for example Judaism followers re-enacting the Passover, this brings the followers