Religion is a broad term that refers to a variety of social practices. Some paradigmatic examples include Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Daoism. The term “religion” is also used for social movements and practices in a variety of countries.
Religious diversity
The discussion of religious diversity has traditionally been framed in terms of truth claims and justified belief. Philosophers recognize that this is the most effective way to address important questions. The most pressing questions in this area are about the eternal destiny of humankind, or whether a person can obtain salvation and spend eternity with God.
Idolatry
In Christian doctrine, idolatry is a form of sin. It involves making something contingent absolute by transforming it into a god, or substituting a false god for the true one. It also involves hiding or ignoring the reality of our conditioned existence, rather than glorifying God alone.
Institutional structures
Institutional structures in religion are important in shaping the way that religions develop and function. In other words, they shape the way that people act and think. They are the normative structures of society. These institutions include family, education, government, and religion. They are interrelated and constantly interact with one another.
Creed
A creed is a formal statement of one’s religious beliefs, which is usually chanted during religious rites. It can be the belief of a particular religious denomination or of a group of people.
Animism
Animism is a religious practice centered on the worship of the elements. This practice is often linked to magical rites, which include offering sacrifices to elemental spirits. In addition to offering worship to deities, people in animism often obey their instructions and seek the help of the spirits. Animists may have other deities in other worlds, but they often relate well to hedgehogs.
Sunni Islam
Sunni Islam is one of the two major branches of Islam. Its main differences lie in the way it views the Quran and the role of religion in society. The Sunni tradition also emphasizes the role of Islamic law as the guiding principles in broad social issues such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, commerce, and the like.
Non-denominational Muslims
A Non-denominational Muslim is an Islamic person who does not belong to a particular Islamic school or branch. They do not self-identify as such.