Activity #8

1. Define the religions of the world.

Religion is the relationship between people and things they hold sacred, holy, absolute,
spiritual, divine, or deserving of a special reverence. It is also frequently seen to include
how people approach questions regarding the end of their life and what will happen to
them after they pass away. Many traditions express this relationship and these
concerns in terms of one's attitude towards gods or spirits; more humanistic or
naturalistic forms of religion express them in terms of one's attitude towards the larger
human community or the natural world. In many faiths, people are seen as having
spiritual or moral authority and texts are considered to have scriptural value. Believers
and worshippers engage in and frequently are commanded to carry out devotional or
contemplative practices including prayer, meditation, or specific rites. The religious life
is made up of a variety of components, including worship, moral behavior, correct
beliefs, and affiliation with religious organizations.

2. Explain the religious and belief systems.

Religions are belief systems that relate humanity to spirituality. The following definition
provides a good overview of the many dimensions of religion, Religion is a collection of
cultural systems, belief systems, and worldviews that relate humanity to spirituality and,
sometimes, to moral values.