ABOUT
RELIGION
Religion is defined as belief in the
existence of a supernatural ruling power, the creator and controller of the
universe, who has given to man a spiritual nature which continues to exist
after the death of the body.
It is further defined as one of the various systems of faith
and worship based on such belief. In our world, there are quite a few major
religions including Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Jainism Judaism Sikhism and Zoroastrianism.
Those who do not believe in the existence of God are called
atheists, non-believers, disbelievers, heathens, infidels, nihilists, skeptics,
etc. Most of such people are of scientific temperament.
They condemn superstitions, illogical rituals and hollow beliefs. When they
fall sick they go to medical experts not family priests, and depend upon
medicines rather than on prayers. Some,
however, mix both science and religion
and feel more comfortable. Doctors
claim: We treat, He (God) heals.
Is religion necessary? The best
answer is’ yes’. Science, too, is perfectly necessary.
Let us conclude this short note with the following words of Daniel Webster, American orator and
statesman (1782-1852):
“Religion is the tie that connects
man with his Creator, and holds him to his throne. If that tie is sundered or
broken,he floats away a worthless atom
in the universe, its proper attractions all gone, its destiny thwarted, and its
whole future nothing but darkness, desolation and death.”
Such a man , says Webster, is far, far away
from the purposes of his creation.
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G.R.Kanwal
26th August 2023
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