Do we Need a Religion to Survive?

on Monday, April 15, 2013

If we simply talk about survival, then can anyone survive in this world without all the luxuries and technological advancement and machinery and all the other advancements in the different fields. However, steps have been taken and will be taken in the future to make our lives standardized. In the old days, people used to survive without electricity, and all the other amenities of life that we have now, however, it is not just about surviving. It is about living a good and useful life. We seek a life that is beneficial, and that has a purpose. Otherwise, there is going to be no difference between humans and animals. Animals can survive without having any aims. They have to answer no one for whatever they do.

Religion is thus important to survive because it teaches you how to live. Religion does not only teach you that there is One God and you should worship him, but religion is actually a complete way of life. It tells you how you should live in your live, whether for worship or for your normal daily life in which you interact with people.

Religion is important to improve the quality of your life. It is important to distinguish man from animal. It is important because it teaches every individual his role in front of God and his role in the community. For example, if you are the owner of the house, your religion is going to guide you about how to take care of your family. Religion would tell you your roles and duties towards your children, your wife, your mother and your siblings. Religion is thus; not only a form of worship, but it is a code of life. It tells you which of the many paths you have to walk.

Where a religion teaches a person how he treats his fellows, it also teaches him how to interact with other groups of people. It tells a person how to be a citizen and how to benefit his country and his people. A religion also tells a follower how to be with the believers of other religions. A religion does not teach you what you need to do for yourself, but it also teaches you what you need to do for others.

Many people think that religion is just a form of worship. They think that religion is about your relation with God. This is not true. A religion covers every aspect of life. It even tells what is right for a human and what is wrong. It tells him the types of food that are best for him, the time when he should sleep, and the way of earning income. It covers everything, every part of life. Thus, it is very essential in our lives.



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