Essay On Religion And Values

Religion and values are very closely related. My religion determines my values in most cases. The world’s most well-known religions follow the same structure. Being kind to others is example of what they have in common. Cultural values are closely related to what people believe in. It is not uncommon for religion to be found in culture regardless of where someone is from or where they currently live. In America, it is easy to identify where Christian values and traditions collide with culture. A lot of stories on the news surround the class of the values and religion because even through telling news stories values and religion are present.

I am Muslim and believe in one God. Where I am from all people are Muslims. It is clear to see how religion can determine cultural values for communities and society. In my religion, we are given all of the answers to life. When it comes to women, children, interacting with others, and all other situations we might find ourselves in, we have answers. This is different than other religions such as Buddhism, where there are often open-ended questions left to be interpreted. The answers that my religion has provided me with have established my values and culture. The Qu’ran has all of the answers that I might ask in my lifetime in order to help me live a better life.

Coming to the United States was different because there are many different religions and values, where as in Saudi Arabia all people generally have the same values because they have the same religion.

When comparing culture, we may enjoy the same type of music and movies, but our values may be different and that is okay. When examining religion and values in America it is easy to see that values are connected to religion, but are not as closely connected as some. This is because some religions can be indirect in how they prescribe the way people should live. In this case, religion is related to values, but at a varying level when compared to other

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Religion and culture are closely related and it is apparent especially when looking at education. In America, there are few schools that incorporate religion into their curriculum. In my country religion is welcomed in schools. This is another area of life where religion determines what values we have and what culture is established. Religion in schools is important to some because it teaches their children more about their culture and values. Beliefs are apart of every aspect of life and will always be apparent in most forms, especially when examining government including education.
Religion exists to help people live more fulfilling lives and answer difficult questions. Values and culture are birthed from religion. The odds of finding a society or country that is not affected by religion would be near impossible. Today we are seeing more and more how the two are intertwined in school, work, and other areas of life. It is important to be open-minded and respectful when learning about other religions because they are so closely related to one’s values and culture. Once someone understands a country’s religion they can begin to understand the influence it may have on the culture and values of that society.