What is religion?

Learn about religion’s impact on teens and how they can navigate religious identity through education, dialogue, and reflection.

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Understanding Religion: It's Origins and Meaning Religion, a term often heard and frequently discussed, holds a multitude of meanings and interpretations. At its core, religion is a system of beliefs and practices centered around spiritual, moral, and philosophical elements, usually involving devotions to a higher power or divine being. The concept of religion has been integral to human society for thousands of years, shaping cultures, laws, and personal beliefs across the globe. The origins of religion can be traced back to the dawn of human civilization. Early humans used religion as a way to explain natural phenomena, the environment around...
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