Defining religion

[lonespark]

Nat Harris asked for a definition of religion in 3 sentences or less.

1st attempt:

A religion is a model of... well, Life, The Universe, and Everything. In particular, a model of human life, connection to other life, to nature, and time, and a model that usually provides some answers or at least guidance on the meaning and purpose of L,T, and/or E. Religious beliefs and practices integrate and express human emotions and abilities, and, like scientific models, different religious models are suitable under different circumstances.

Comments

[silveradept]

It's a good definition. I might add that many religious practices are meant to connect the practitioner with L, T, or E, or some chosen manifestation thereof, in addition to what you said above.

[madgastronomer]

Well said.