Religion means different things to
different people.
To some it is a social and community
identity that starts with their first breath and is reflected in everything in
their lives – starting with the name they are given.
To some others it is the support and sense
of belongingness and rootedness to a cultural community. A comfort zone that
reinforces their beliefs and practices.
To others still it is the quest for the
meaning and purpose of life, a vehicle to express and explore the many
seemingly unanswerable questions and conundrums of life.
To some it is a way of expressing their
sense of awe to a superior force that seems to be responsible for all that
cannot be simply explained away.
To others it offers a core philosophy of
humanism for self-growth and community living.
To some others it is a means to manage
their fears and insecurities by providing comfort, hope and positivism.
Something to cling to, like a mother.
