Since the
dawn of humanity, people have sought a connection with forces greater than their own. The
mysteries and power of the natural world and the wonder of life making more of itself engendered
creation stories across civilizations. A desire to touch the infinite and to ponder the
unknowable led the human heart and mind to religionand brought people together for this common
purpose.
Since time immemorial, the teachers, sages, and prophets of
religious faith have set into place ideas about how to live ethically and how to treat others.
Religions have long provided a code of ethics within their respective cultures and societiesthe
earliest laws.
Today, religion is still important in global societies and in
our country because communities of worship can provide not only great opportunities for
spiritual and emotional growth but also a network of support to people in all phases of their
lives. This sense of belonging is essential for human wellbeing.
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