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Religion:
Past, Present and Future
Religion has been a part of human society since the dawn of civilization and its presence in our lives continues today. Its role in past civilizations was immense, as it provided an explanation for the unknown, comfort during times of hardship, and a shared sense of identity among communities. It also shaped culture, politics, education and morality.
Religion in the past took many forms: polytheistic belief systems such as those found in ancient Greece and Rome; Animism practiced by Native Americans; traditional African religions such as Ifá and ancestral worship; Judaism, Christianity and Islam — each originated in different regions but all share similar monotheistic beliefs and practices; Hinduism, one of the oldest religions still practiced today; Buddhism which arose from Hinduism yet is largely considered a separate religion.
Each of these belief systems has shaped their respective cultures over time.
The present age is marked by increasing pluralism with more people rejecting religious tradition altogether or embracing multiple spiritual paths. In some countries such as India or Israel there are state religions that govern aspects of everyday life while others like the United States practice separation between…
