Many say the etymology of religion lies with the Latin word religare‚ which means “to tie‚ to bind.” This seems to be favored on the assumption that it helps explain the power religion has. The Oxford English Dictionary points out‚ though‚ that the etymology of the word is doubtful. Earlier writers like Cicero connected the term with relegere‚ which means “to read over again” (perhaps to emphasize the ritualistic nature of religions?). Some argue that religion doesn’t really exist — there is only
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Religion has a negative impact on society. According to researchers‚ it decreases people’s motivation to pursue goals. Researchers believe that religious people rely very much on God and are hence unable to effectively drive themselves towards their goals. Religion has also been faulted for the rise of extremist terrorist groups. It has contributed to the social‚ cultural and economic development of many societies. Religion has been used as a tool to maintain political dominance of the world order
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Religion is something which is common to all humans. Either they have been born to it or they have adopted it. Even those who do not believe in any particular god or religious teaching in fact falls in to a category as atheism. Therefore‚ writing a religion essay is a task relevant to all students. This is a common high school essay and students may be called on to write on religions which are other than their own. The aim of such essay writing assignments would be to increase awareness and empathy
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Religion in the World Today As Victor Hugo once said‚ “I am religiously opposed to religion” and I agree with him completely. Religion has been a part of our world for centuries but not everyone has to believe in the same thing or even have a religion of any kind‚ it is all a choice and a right that we are granted. When I was younger my parents decided that I could believe in anything I wanted to when I grew up and that they weren’t going to push a specific religion on me with explicit beliefs
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The youth culture is influenced by many things each and every day. The society‚ parents‚ care givers; all of these help influence youth. But the most important factor to help give the a visual of what teenagers are today are in fact films. You are left wondering how films help influence the teenage race? The cinema of adolescence brings an image of youth‚ Juno (2007)‚ The Breakfast Club (1985) all encounter specific stereotypes which encourage teenagers. The youth culture is influenced by many things
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Jessica Ferry American Religious History February 25‚ 2013 Religions Role on the American Revolution Religions Role on the American Revolution Religion was not a major cause of the American Revolution but it did make an immense impact. The revolutionary struggle subtly interacted with religion‚ but then quickly changed traditional European relations between the government and religion and made America an inspiration of religious freedom for people everywhere. The
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Youth and its Absorption of Technology Canada Digital Future in Focus reported that the average Canadian is spending an average of 45.3 hours on the Internet. In 2004‚ only 45% of youth’s owned a cellphone today 75% of youth own a cellphone. The youth today are always consuming new technological advancements that advertise constant communication whether it is through the use of cellphones or computers. New technology and devices come out every day: a new iPhone every year‚ a brand new laptop
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Youth constitute about 34 percent of the total population of India. The youth of every country is its valuable human resource. The responsibility for change‚ progress and innovation lies on their shoulders. Youth can make or mar society. There has always been a tussle between tradition and modernity and the youth have often been misunderstood by the elders. The elders feel that‚ being immature and inexperienced‚ the youth usually indulge in thoughtless activities. However‚ the youth have the zeal
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The Importance of Religion Religion is a believe that relates humanity to spirituality. One of the major themes in the novel ‘Life of Pi’ is religion and the significance and importance of it is portrayed throughout the novel. In the novel ‘Life of Pi’ by Yann Martel‚ Martel shows the importance of religion in Pi’s life‚ as religion helped Pi understand the nature of animals‚ also helped him in his daily life and helped keep Pi from giving up on life. Yann Martel portrays the events as real
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YOUTH TODAY Tradition vs Modernity We are used to thinking of traditions as something old and stable‚ whereas the creative forces of people are directed towards the making of “new” forms of art and music. Nevertheless in our view‚ and according to our experience‚ new forms should not be sought in a cultural vacuum‚ without any connection to the past experiences of people and societies. Similarly‚ the “old” musics should not be approached with the attitude of preserving or mimicking other people’s
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