RELIGION
- WHAT IS RELIGION?
- TYPES AND KINDS OF RELIGIONS
- COMMON BELIEFS OF RELIGIONS
- THE HIERARCHY OF THE SPIRITUAL WORLD
RELIGION
There is one element that man primarily needs to survive in this world. And that is air, in particular oxygen. There are others like water and food that life solely depends on. This is why scientists conclude that the three essential elements for life are air, water and food. On the other hand, theologians and religious pundits also conclude that religion is indispensable in the life of man: the total life of man is wholly religious. Before we can understand the realities of Rastafarianism, we must critically delve into the nature of religion.
The two most reliable accurate books that give vivid accounts of the world and historical events are the Holy Bible, and the other books. For a better understanding of religion we must learn from history or we perish. Read and learn from history, and survive the tailspin of life. It is only the absent-minded who forgets the events of the past. History, they say, is the mother of future. Because, no history—no experience, and no experience—no learning, and no learning there would be no growth and development.
As a matter of fact, there is no one universal definition for religion. Irrespective of our diverse views about religion or the definition of religion, there are some commonalities which will be identified in all the definitions we may assign to religion. We can logically infer that religion is the recognition of the existence of a Supreme Being (god/deities) who is greater than man and the universe, and whom man constantly relies on and serves for protection. In other words, it is a system of beliefs which gives man a mental picture about the existence of a supernatural power that man seeks protection from. From the conception of religion to its inception until now, the ultimate and fundamental concern of man is for protection... [READ MORE]