Religion is a thing that has played a massive role on the lives of humanity. It has come with various considerations that have made positive and negative influence. We have various religions such as the Hindu, Islam and Christianity.
Each religion has its own features that have an impact to transformation of the society in different perspective. We shall look at the various aspects that the impact comes along with. Our focus will cover the perspective of all the faiths and the impact that they have come along with. Have a look.
Source of livelihood
Religion has come as a source of livelihood for all the faiths. Each religion has its belief that makes it have a specific view and perspective towards human life. Some believe that human life is sacred and that is the reason that people no longer give human sacrifices.
On the other hand some religions have a belief that they get eternal life after killing many people. Such influence the terrorism activities and massive destruction of human life and property. Although there is no scientific proof of the existence of the gods, people spend their time to thank the maker and do things that will promote livelihood of humans and the religion.
Answers to various aspects
Religion has done a big role in creating the answers to the various questions that human beings ask. Some of the questions that have got answers is about the creation of man. After living, the man dies and the religion provides an answer as to where each human will go after death.
More answers that people get are about the history of the various aspects of life. The Bible and the Quran are some of the holy books that have many stories that explain how religious people should live. Each action and ceremonies that the religious people participate in have a solid foundation about their source.
Humanity and religiosity
Humanity and religiosity are things that walk together in the common line of religion. The role of religion is to teach people how to live together and exercise humanity. As a result people know when they do mistakes and how they will address each.
The religious people also have an opportunity to live a life of substance. They understand that there are fortunate and the less fortunate people in the society. A common norm they do is to assist each other so that they all live a life of love and happiness. It therefore plays a role in shaping the role of the humans to each other and for the livelihoods.
Observance of specific habits and norms
The religion has come along with rules that make humans live together to please each other and the maker. One thing that all religions observe is the specific norms. Christians will have specific ceremonies to observe and the muslims and hindus too have their own.
These ceremonies and norms promote unity among the specific religious groups. It is at that moment they come together and share according to what the religion stipulates. Various rules make the religious groups share a common habit. It is that habit and observance of rules that makes the religions stand out.
Development of the countries constitutions
Various countries develop constitutions observing the various religions and cultures. The various rules and habits are brought together to form one thing that will bind the nation together. Another thing that happens is that the universal rules get based on the various religions as they are widespread and common.
Some religions have very tough rules but when the society brings them together they lessen them hence making the world a friendly place. Most religions have adopted to live a life that favors all the people. However, there are specific people in specific religions who choose to stand by the tough rules which sometimes become extreme that they do not support human life.
Occupation of the unifying place in the society
Religion has played a role in occupying the unity position in a country. Having a set of beliefs makes a country share common behaviors that tend to bring the world together. It tends to bring together people who have the same aspiration which in turn makes the unity stand out and be at the best.
Religion tends to make people adopt the art of togetherness despite of where they come from especially when there are big challenges. You also notice that when there are massive destructions such as bomblasts and natural tragedies, all the religions come together to support each other.
Organization of prayer events
It is now becoming common to have prayer events that bring together all the religions. Some countries such as kenya have adopted the national prayer days which bring together all the religions to pray together. A special program is created that the nation follows and they pray for various aspects.
The outcome is that the countries remain united and stronger than they were before. Such unity goes a long way as they get to realize that they are brothers and sisters and not enemies as it seems to be. Mass education and the powerful sensitization of the human values take place when we have these events.
Modernization of the world
Religion has a very huge impact on modernization of the world. It all started by having the religion that brings the people to share a common belief. After that now people have become good at adopting the various improvements such as the use of technology and many other activities.
Religious institutes have been in the fore front to make the various improvements such as the spread of formal education. They have brought the world together as people can speak and understand each other. Such understanding has been the key to having people working together in unity and harmony.
Development of antisocial groups
Even though we say that religion has played a role in bringing people together, it is undeniable that it has also brought up the antisocial groups. Some of these groups are the ones that deal with terrorism and those that deal with human trafficking. They have an antisocial behavior of killing innocent people for selfish gains which come from brainwashing.
Human body parts are also in use by specific religions that clain to have them for their benefit. Such religions are minor but have a huge impact as they brainwash people. There are also a few specific people who fund the activities of such antisocial groups.
Conclusion
Religion is one aspect of human life that has been very important. It has brought human beings together and also separated them. Some have been very good at promoting ethics and togetherness as a key to bringing humanity and the world together. However, we have some part of specific religions that have selfish gains and harms the common good to selfish interests.