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…"Primitive religion is a name given to the religious beliefs and practices of those traditional, often isolated, preliterate cultures which have not developed urban and technologically sophisticated forms of society." (Long, 1) The term is deceptive…

…, events we cannot change. Internal situations on the other hand are instances of antisocial individuals who simply want nothing to do with society. The job of religion is two fold in this regard: to keep individuals in line, and to rationalize situations like…

…mean that democracy claims to be religion itself. Therefore we came to a conclusion that democracy in this situation is not just correct ordering of the civil society by it is more a religion that delivers ultimate meanings. Democracy can be a set…

…and asleep. Love and emotion are outlawed in this society, both of which are associated strongly with religion. With contributions running in the millions, today’s religious television shows have no problem competing with other more popular shows…

…entire society. We cannot deny it's overriding role in our history. The purpose of this essay is also not to contrast Islam as good and Christianity as bad. Truly, Islam, when closely examined, is a rather tolerant and non-violent religion - it has…

…. But why are we being so lazy? The answer comes to us in the context of our current society. In the dark ages people had little to do, and very little enlightenment, so religion was turned to as a way to fill a void. In that time people knew what…

…, Religion and politics has to do with two spheres of activities in the life of the same persons. Citizens who belong to religious groups are also members of the secular society, and this dual association generates complications. Religious beliefs have moral…

…their new and different ideas. Religion has held the upper hand in ways of thinking about the unexplainable. It has been that way until the 18th century when views on society were presented by great philosophers. In all cases religious beliefs superseded…

…of thought. Science has tried to create answers for many questions that Christians believed were from God. From education our society has received knowledge, which has in turn taken over belief. This has created a gap between science and religion. While…

…the ! dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion, and morality are indispensable supports.” Religion and education cannot be separated. In today’s society, there are even more pressures on kids than what they used to have. Pressures like: guns…