There are those who think of religion as being a direct consequence of the existence of a God. Sometimes those put a lot of emphasis on matters of belief and certainty regarding that God and its existence.
Other takes tend to focus more on more practical effects on the adherents, their motivations, values and goals.
Of the understandings of what a religion makes that you are aware of, which ones do you see as most natural, most meaningful, or most valuable, and why?
Do you think it is proper and/or desirable that there are several competing views?
Are there any that you actively disapprove of? If so, why?
Other takes tend to focus more on more practical effects on the adherents, their motivations, values and goals.
Of the understandings of what a religion makes that you are aware of, which ones do you see as most natural, most meaningful, or most valuable, and why?
Do you think it is proper and/or desirable that there are several competing views?
Are there any that you actively disapprove of? If so, why?