Significance of Religion
Synonyms: Faith, Belief, Worship, Spirituality, Doctrine, Creed, Theology, Church, Sect, Cult
In Malay: Agama; In German: Religion; In Swedish: Religion; In Dutch: Religie; In Finnish: Uskonto; In Spanish: Religión
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Buddhist concept of 'Religion'
In Buddhism, Religion encompasses friendship and dialogue, as seen in the interactions between the tree-sprite and the young Geese, while also serving as a path to understanding and happiness through Lord's teachings.
From: Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6
(1) The subject of the conversations between the tree-sprite and the young Geese, highlighting their friendship.[1]
From: Akshayamatinirdesha [english]
(1) Religion is the subject of the Lord's discourse, and it is presented as a means of uniting to a way, understanding intentions, and conforming to the essential. It is taught, and beings find happiness with religion.[2]
Hindu concept of 'Religion'
In Hinduism, Religion encompasses life pursuits, diverse belief systems, historical traditions like Brahmanism and Buddhism, enforced faith systems, and duty fulfillment, emphasizing the importance of rituals and moral codes in spiritual practice.
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) A system of faith and worship that the Kazi aims to enforce upon the Nadia residents, contrasting with their existing beliefs.[3] (2) One of the pursuits of life (religion, economic development, sense gratification) that can be attained through devotion.[4]
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) A system of faith and worship; the text states that without bathing at Pindaraka-tirtha, one cannot pursue or practice religion.[5]
From: Hitopadesha (English translation)
(1) The principle the Ass sees in serving their master and fulfilling their duties.[6]
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) Diverse belief systems followed by various countries, each with its own set of rituals and moral codes.[7]
The concept of Religion in local and regional sources
The keyphrase "Religion" serves as a narrative backdrop highlighting character differences and connections, highlights personal tensions in relationships, and encompasses scholarly discussions on Vedic studies, enriching theological understanding of deities.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) A point of reference in the story that highlights the differences between the characters yet serves as a backdrop for their human connection.[8] (2) The focus of Chandra Kiron's wife, which adds tension to their relationship as he seeks freedom and adventure.[9]
The concept of Religion in scientific sources
Religion in the text relates to the various religious affiliations of patients, like Hindu or Muslim, which are important for demographic profiling in the study, influencing health outcomes and cultural considerations in patient care.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) The religious beliefs of the students, and this was a demographic factor considered in the study.[10] (2) This is a coping strategy that has a statistically significant correlation with stress from clinical assignments and workload, and stress from lack of professional knowledge and skills, according to the document provided.[11] (3) Religion is a sociodemographic characteristic that is assessed to provide information about the participants.[12]