Religion is a powerful force in shaping the lives of individuals and nations. It’s often the key to understanding motives and behavior. Yet, most people are ignorant of what other people believe about meaning and destiny of life.
Religion is usually regarded as private and mysterious. Few questions are asked, and therefore most people know practically nothing about the deepest hopes and fears of people with different religious perspectives.
There’s much we can learn from observation and discussion with people regarding their religious faith. Sometimes what we learn is the bondage, emptiness and futility of religion.
This section gives a brief overview of the world’s major religions, together with statistics showing how many people embrace each view of life. The section concludes with three test methods for determining truth.
