Religion

Abstract

Religion is composed of personal and interpersonal experiences with other humans and/or with one or more divinities. Such relations are made up principally of convictions (beliefs), sentiments (emotions), principles (values), and practices (rituals, i.e., cultural acts, whether they occur daily or on specific occasions), all of which are more or less coherently interconnected. Religion is usually expressed as a relationship with divinity, which gives humans unity, in the universal sense, using devotion toward a God, and the respect due to him. Religion is the manifestation of profound belief; it is professing one's faith. Religion is fervor, dedication, ongoing practice, and devout behavior; it is religiousness outwardly expressed through recollection, repentance, meditation, reflection, and silence.