ROLE OF RELIGION ON WESTERN SOCIETY

By: Murray Seabrook

American Society

Founding Americans shared belief systems of European ancestors

Europeans influenced by Christian Church Early Christian Church was influenced by

the Ancient Romans As a result of this,

Western Society is heavily influenced by the church

Basic American Values

We are taught to be polite to superiors Don’t harm others Don’t take what isn’t yours Be faithful to your spouse Treat everyone equally Value of hard work Acceptance of Others

Biblical Foundations

Ten commandmentsHonor thy father and mother (Superiors)Do not Murder (Harm)Do not StealDo not commit adultery

Teachings of Jesus“Golden Rule” (Equality)

Comparison

Our nation was founded by Christians and/or at least those in contact with the Christian faith

As a result of this the Christian faith had a huge impact on the values in America

And whether one believes in the Bible or not, it cannot be denied that nothing has been more influential to the Western world

Foreign Religions

Religions are part of our everyday life Radical Muslims are the reason we have

soldiers in the Middle East Northern Ireland & Ireland have been at

conflict because the differences between Protestants and Catholics.

Jews and Muslims have been fighting over Jerusalem for over 2000 years

Worldwide Societies

Analysis

It is impossible to prove one way or the other if our beliefs are a result nurture or nature. If we know what is right and wrong regardless, or if it is a result of the society around us.

All religions play a profound role world wide