Religion has shaped human history and still impacts lives today, providing a framework for understanding the world and our place in it. It encompasses various beliefs, from organized religions like Christianity, Islam, and Judaism, to spiritual practices.
One of religion’s central themes is the search for meaning and purpose in life. It offers answers to the big questions, such as the meaning of life, the nature of the universe, and what happens after we die. It provides solace and belonging to many during tough times.
Religious belief has a significant impact on culture and society, inspiring art, music, and literature throughout history. However, religious differences have led to conflicts and violence.
Religion can be a source of judgment, intolerance, and hate. It can also be challenging for those who have been hurt by religion to find their way back to faith. As the world changes, many question religion’s relevance in their lives.
Religion at its best provides purpose, community, and connection to something greater than ourselves. However, it’s important to approach it with a critical eye, recognizing both its strengths and weaknesses.
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In this episode of Will Work For Purpose, we have another conversion story. J.K Riki, an author, illustrator, and previous guest, shares his story of how he became a Christian. Throughout the conversation, we talk about the nature of Christian conversion, truth, nihilism, ethics, and developing the ability to be yourself in any context.
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Meditating on humility has been a long-practiced phenomenon in Christian circles since the advent of Christ himself. It is such an essential virtue because its antithesis is so deadly. Pride has been considered one of the vices by which all other virtues and pleasures can be poisoned. Achieving humility provides an excellent safeguard from the pervasive nature of pride, but it does not produce total immunity.