Some readers will possibly regard material here dealing with salvation, divinity, virtue, healing, goodness &c. as properly belonging to religion. However, there is no competition, because THEE have different aims and methods when considering such things. (Some philosophies also make recommendations in regard to values and a good life, but they generate less confusion.)
andSome common confusions in relation to Religion are identified below.
Religion is a universal feature of societies and dominates some societies, however it is not society. THEE as the highest and most complex of society's It sits above the .
The former is an organized social phenomenon and the latter is personal and experiential. Religious groups vary greatly as to the emphasis placed on spirituality. THEE treats as entirely separate. It is referred to here, but accounts of its various aspects are found elsewhere in the Taxonomy.
Buddhism is an atheistic religion; religious groups vary greatly in the emphasis placed on belief in God. THEE provides for in this Satellite.
Theology is a systematic and rational study of the truths claimed by a particular religion, whose primacy is assumed. Comparative religion studies religions and theologies without assigning primacy to any. THEE has a place for theologies, but does not engage with any specific theology.
Religions do contain ethical teachings, and emphasize virtue. They contain all varieties of ethical rules from the most abstract absolutes to the most concrete prescriptions. Religions tend to preserve customs and traditions, even if archaic or barbaric.
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Religions often provide guidance that can encompass a coherent approach to life, and the religion may make life meaningful for many. THEE regards provision of a as a responsibility to be met within any society. It may be provided by religion, or by philosophers (classical, not academic!) THEE itself provides a philosophy of life, many of whose specifications are found within this Satellite.
Originally posted: 28-April-2012