Vitality Of Religion As Part Of a Culture

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"How does religion in any form affect our culture, and that of those around us? What role do symbols and rituals play?"

In many places around the world, religion creates a cultural structure, and from there personal beliefs evolve it into what it is. I believe, that when these personal beliefs are brought together by many people, a common way of life is formed. Thus bringing light to the significance of religion, in any form, to how people live their lives. Culture and religion can be affected by technological, economic, racial, political and environmental factors; however the common ideals and morals of the group, both formed and strengthened by religion are what solidify a culture.

Symbols and Rituals keep these ideas alive, and bring pride to people. They offer belonging and importance, and stand as a mark of what a religion or culture stands for. Often times a religious symbol can almost define a culture, such as in the worship of a symbolic statue or deity, and from there rituals are formed.