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Religion is a human phenomenon that defies easy definition. It is commonly understood as a group of beliefs or attitudes concerning an object (real or imagined), person (real or imagined), or system of thought considered to be supernatural, sacred, or divine, and the moral codes, practices, values, institutions, and rituals associated with such belief or system of thought. It is sometimes used interchangeably with "faith" or "belief system"The words "belief system" may not necessarily refer to a religion, though a religion may be referred to as "belief system." In the course of the development of religion, it has taken many forms in various cultures and individuals.
Occasionally, the word "religion" is used in the more restrictive sense of "organized religion" — that is, an organization of people supporting the exercise of some religion, often taking the form of a legal entity (see religion-supporting organization).
Definition of religion
There are many definitions of religion, and most have struggled to avoid an overly sharp definition on the one hand, and meaningless generalities on the other. Some have tried to use formalistic, doctrinal definitions and others have tried to use experiential, emotive, intuitive, valuational and ethical factors. More on [ Religion ]
Religion :: Society and Culture
'Action needed' to tackle C.diff
Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:04:31 -0000
Labour calls for "urgent action" to tackle C.difficile in Scottish hospitals, after an outbreak at the Royal Alexandra in Paisley.
Heat on Brown over cost of energy
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:30:54 -0000
The prime minister is accused of letting households "plunge into fuel poverty" by not acting to address rising energy prices.
Poles first in Euro dance contest
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 22:47:21 -0000
Poland won the second Eurovision Dance Contest, which was held in Glasgow before a television audience of millions.
Tribute to shipwreck brig's crew
Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:05:36 -0000
A ceremony marks the anniversary of a shipwreck but also the restoration of its Scots figurehead.
Vein tubes 'fitted needlessly'
Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:07:41 -0000
A third of patients have unnecessary tubes inserted into veins when they are in hospital, pharmacists have warned.
Scots wanted for speaking clock
Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:09:11 -0000
Scottish hopefuls are being sought to become the voices and faces of a new online video version of the speaking clock.
Baha'i Council for Scotland - Providing council information, news, events, youth pages, Island contacts and details about the Maxwell School.
Meta Description: [ Baha'i Council for Scotland's Web Site ]
Elinor Predota - Interfaith minister and spiritual counsellor providing details of creative ceremonies, spiritual counselling, courses and support groups. Postal, telephone and e-mail contact addresses included.
Meta Description: [ Elinor Predota - Interfaith minister and holistic therapist: stress management, spiritual counselling, personally meaningful ceremonies ]
Humanist Society of Scotland - Seeks to represent those who adopt a non-religious, but ethical stance to life. Explains the role and purpose of the Humanisits, includes a contact page and links.
Musalla As Salaam (MAS) - A community information resource for Muslims in central Scotland. Includes details of mosques, events and classes, with a selection of articles and news items.
The Catenian Association - Province 16 - Covers the East and North of Scotland. It has six Circles in its area - Aberdeen, Dundee and Perth, Fife, Edinburgh, West Lothian and Stirling.
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