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Published: 08.01.2004.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Essays 'Reflection Paper for Philosophy of Religion', 1.
  • Essays 'Reflection Paper for Philosophy of Religion', 2.
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Religion has been as part of society as far as its beginnings. All ancient human civilization had some sort of belief in a God or the transcendent. Beliefs have always been an issue within any human society. The belief of the transcendent gives humans a chance or hope for eternal happiness for people who abide their beliefs.
But through out history, different religions and beliefs emerged which gives rise to the inconsistency. There are numerous differences between religions: one versus many gods, personal versus impersonal gods, personal survival of believers versus no survival of believers, moral codes, religious life, etc. As observable in human history, though religions often offer some sort heaven it often paradoxically entails conflicts and controversies. …

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