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How important was this religion or philosophy to the people of the time period? |
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The question may be better framed as "What are the differences between theology and philosophy?"
Religion, theology and faith are closely related by not identical. Religion has to do more with a set of practices, and one can engage in religion with little or no knowledge, and little or no faith. Religion involves all the rites ceremonies and activities that various organized groups develop. Even the Greek scriptures say that true religion is "visiting those imprisoned, and caring for the sick, elderly and widows" [paraphrase] which was more than a gentle nudge to the pharisees of the day.
Theology is the system of beliefs that underlies a given religion. In most cases, theology describes the nature and characteristics of a deity or deities. The deity is the object of worship and adoration, and the source of answers to prayer. The theology of a given religion may also explain things like the nature of humanity and the story of creation, the nature of sin and paths to atonement, the mysteries of death, etc.
Usually philosophy is an approach to some of the same things, but through an analysis based on reason. Philosophy can be extremely abstract, and rarely appeals to deity for authority or direction
- philosophy is not practical religion is practical
First answer by Emdrgreg. Last edit by Kitisvniya. Contributor trust: 0 [recommend contributor]. Question popularity: 20 [recommend question]
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