Role Of Religion In Human Life

Aqsa Khalid
Miss Nasreen Rehan
History to Western Philosophy
25th April 2016
Role of Religion in Human Life
Religion plays a very important role in shaping out the lives of individuals in a society. It acts as a unifying force for humans and provides them with the guidance to choose between right and wrong. There are numerous religions that people follow around the world but the motive behind every religion is to bring people together and bestow them with a peaceful mind and heart. Religion has a vital role in letting humans to lead a peaceful, disciplined and stable life.
Aristotle said:
“He who is unable to live in society, or who has no need because he is sufficient for himself, must be either a beast or a god” – Aristotle
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Without religion it would have been very difficult for humans to lead a controlled life. Religion not only guides us but also gives us strength and courage to tackle various tough situations in our life. Religion has various roles to play in our lives; some of these are as follows
Religion is a source of Peace
Every religion whether Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Zoroastrianism promotes peace among people and nations. No religion ever preaches violence and bloodshed. It is humans’ lack of interpretation that leads to violence and bloodshed in the world. Humans deviate from the true path religion shows them and fall into the dark pits of violence. If we follow true religious teachings than the world would be a peaceful place to live.
Islam

Any person who follows a religion also follows its teachings of solidarity. Solidarity is very important for a stable society. If there is solidarity and brotherhood among people than a society can deal with any situation and problem with dignity.
Bible says:
Galatians 3:28 – “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.”
In Zoroastrianism it is said:
“Doing well to others is not a duty. It is a joy, for it increases your own health and happiness.”
Religion Promotes Economic Welfare
Religion builds a very strong basis for a just economic system in a society. The concept of charity is common in all the religions. Every religion preaches to share your wealth and virtues with the poor and destitute. So when the rich take out a share of their wealth to help the poor and the needy than a just economic system is established. The wealth in this way does not accumulate with the rich but is also circulated among the poor.
Bible says:
“But you shall freely open your hand to him, and shall generously lend him sufficient for his need in whatever he lacks” “Deuteronomy