Relegion is a multi-dimensional phenomenon. It is not limited to the physical, in fact, it is rarely physical. It is primarily spiritual and mental, but can affect the physical world by influencing the behavior of those who believe. Religion in its purest sense cannot be limited to a set of boundaries or borders.
In attempting to address the nature of religion, Smart differentiates between “religion” and “a religion.” “A religion” denotes an organization, or a group of individuals with similar beliefs. “Relegion” is used to define something deeper and more individual, so individual that it is different things to almost each and every person I know. I think this is what Smart is referring to as “essences” (3). The essence of somet
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