what is the importance of religion in society?

Religion is the path that takes human beings to their ultimate destination. Logic demands that whatever one’s goal in life, there should be a means for reaching that goal. Man is dependent on so many things for the maintenance and preservation of his life. The body and all its constituents, the soul and all its strengths and sensitivities were not created by humans. Similarly, those things which are essential for the preservation and maintenance of life were neither created nor purchased by him as they came into existence long before he was born. Careful observation will reveal that there is a deep and strong inter-connection between man’s abilities and the system of the universe. For example, the eye has a relationship with the sun, the ear with the atmosphere. Without light the eye cannot see. Sound is carried through the air to reach the ear. Oxygen is essential for maintaining all bodily functions. Such a complete and perfect system that requires knowledge and absolute authority proves the need for a Being Who possesses complete knowledge and absolute power and Whose glory is unparalleled and unique.

The biggest reason that society needs religion is to regulate behavior. Most of the laws that we follow today have their basis in religious teachings. There is considerable debate as to whether or not religion is required to make us good people but what is beyond dispute is that the rules for what is acceptable for society are largely based on religion. Without religion we would almost certainly live in a different type of society, it can be debated whether it would be better or worse but it would certainly be different. Since a major change like that would be impractical it is important that we maintain religion.


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