The Meaning of Religion and Its Impact

The Meaning of Religion and Its Impact

Religiosity is a complex concept to define, but for me, it is a set of beliefs, attitudes, and values that guide how I should live my life. Religion offers a sense of belonging and helps people realize their meaning in life. Religion provides an understanding of what is morally right or wrong, hence helping individuals coexist by respecting one another. I have a strong feeling that without religion, the world could be in chaos. Religion introduces the fear of a higher being, thus acting as a deterrent to sliding into chaos.

The benefits of religion manifest themselves at an individual and societal level. One of the profound impacts of religion at the societal level has been the advancement of education. Different religious groups provide funding and advocacy for education advancement. It is worth noting that some schools are exclusively sponsored by religious organizations. Besides, religion plays a key role in reducing crime rates in communities. For instance, religion alleviates crime by providing teachings that rebuke crime and emotional support to vulnerable members of society. To that end, I partly attribute the peace in my neighborhood to religion.

At the individual level, religious affiliation has bolstered my mental well-being. Attending church and listening to teachings and summons from other people assure me that I am not alone in my struggles. Also, religion has helped me keep some diseases at bay. Notably, Feder (2020) notes that religious involvement or having a social relationship with God is good for the body in terms of immune functions and reducing loneliness. Consequently, religion is associated with lower risks of depression, anxiety, and suicide and reduced cardiovascular diseases. Additionally, my liking for religion also extends beyond church-going as it gives me a sense of social security based on the networks I create.

References

Feder, S. (2020, November 13). Deep faith beneficial to health | Stanford News. Stanford News. https://news.stanford.edu/2020/11/13/deep-faith-beneficial-health/

For this discussion forum, please respond to one of the following prongs:
< What does religion mean to you, and how has it impacted your life?
< If you do not want to discuss yourself, then please explain generally the benefits of belief in a religion or practice of a religion.

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For this discussion forum, please respond to one of the following prongs:
< What does religion mean to you, and how has it impacted your life?

< If you do not want to discuss yourself, then please explain generally the benefits of belief in a religion or practice of a religion.