Faith And Worship In Different Religion

By Anita Ortega


Having total and complete belief in either an individual or a particular thing is what is called faith. Occasionally, faith and worship are experienced together. Devotion in most people is directed to a being that is perceived to be superior to all others. Different people have different beliefs. Christianity; Islam and Hinduism represent some of the faiths.

The main include the Muslim, Hindu and Christianity. Pagans are the people who do not have any belief. The belief is centered on a being that cannot be touched or seen; it merely depends upon a conviction of its existence.

In the case of religion, worship is the art of showing respect, being submissive and giving praise to a superior being. Songs can be used to express adoration, they sing the choruses to their gods, a practice that expresses honor. This is done as a form of thanksgiving for the good in their life and for god sustenance.

Adoration can also be done through offering sacrifices and tithes. Sacrifice includes the donation of one belongings. Tithing is surrendering a 10%of their wealth. This is based on the belief that by doing that, the gods would be appeased and continue blessing them through giving them more wealth. The more they give, they more they believe that they will receive.

Different faiths have different worship venues. Churches are used by the Christians. Muslims use mosques while Hindus use the Temple. Shrines were used by the traditional African societies to conduct devotion. Sacrifices in form of animal slaughter and libations would be poured in these places so as to please their gods.

In order to worship, one ought to have belief in that supernatural being. In each and every religion, Curses also exist. The individuals who go astray in that particular belief are cursed. This is just a form of punishment. It may take many forms from sickness to poverty, catastrophes and even death. In order to undo the curses one needs to make right his paths.

The different types of religions believe that when their time is done in this world, their supernatural maker has a place preserved for them. This is the place where they obtain eternal peace. Each belief has a different version of this type of place. The worshipers make it their purpose in life to live according to the doctrines of a particular faith so as when they die, they may join their creator and find solace.

In each religion, there are chosen people who are supposed to lead the believers in the journey of conviction. These are called the elders. Their work is to make sure that order exists in devotion and they also lead people against going astray of the faith. The worshipers feel a sense of togetherness, a sense of belonging and this gives their life purpose and this is what makes these two very important.




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