Man and Religion

Essay # 101883

Religion and Theology > Christianity
Religion and Theology > Islam
Sociology

Man and Religion

This paper explores the relationship of man and religion by examining the three religions of Islam, Judaism, and Christianity.

1,305 words () | 7 sources | MLA | 2007 United States

Paper Summary:

This paper explains that, throughout the history of mankind, religion has played a vital role. The author points out that humans naturally find a supreme being to worship in answer to questions about how the world began, where the world is going, what is his or her purpose on earth, what does life mean and what will happen to him or her after death. The paper relates that, although these religions do have differences, the three religions of Islam, Judaism, and Christianity believe in only one God and the importance of living a life that would be pleasing to this God. The author concludes that the role of mankind in religion is to seek God and to worship and obey.

Table of Contents:
The Roles of Man in Religion
Why Does Mankind Need Religion
Role of Man in the Islamic Faith
The Role of Man in Judaism
The Role of Man in Christianity

From the Paper:

"Comparing Judaism to the Islamic faith will show that they both believe in only one God. The Jews believe they are special and that God chose them over the other nations. "Jews believe that the Jewish people are specially chosen by God." The role of man is to obey the covenant made by God to Moses and when they follow the laws of God their lives will be blessed. Judaism is one of the religions that date back through early history. One of the benefits of following this faith is the ability to have a personal relationship with God. ... The Jews continue to believe that God is alive and continues to affect what happens in the world."

Sample of Sources Used:

"A Purpose That Fits with Reality." Feb. 25, 2007. <http://www.christianity.co.nz/purpose3.htm>.
"A Religion for Real Human Process - Man and Religion." Feb. 25, 2007. <http://www.sinc.sunysb.edu/buddhism/dhammananda/249.htm>.
"God's Purpose in Christianity." Feb. 25, 2007. <http://www.auburn.edu/~allenke/purpose.html>.
"Islam." Feb. 25, 2007. <http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Forum/1699/Islam.html?200725>.
"Judaism at a Glance." Religion & Ethics. Feb. 25, 2007. <http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/judaism/ataglance/glance.shtml>.