Sunday, 5 February 2012

What is your definition of "religion"?

What started this blog was an interesting discussion that, starting from a totally different topic, ended up in a heated exchange on what is meant by "religion".

I realize that different people use different definitions, so I do not insist on everyone else using mine. Well, except to provoke my friends, but I will not do that here.

So, here is my definition, derived from the latin word "religo" which, I was taught in my Italian schooling, means "to bind together":
A system of beliefs regarding the nature of existence and, in particular, the nature of God.

I make a big distinction between "religion" and "belief" or "faith".

What's your definition, where did it come from and why did you choose it?

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