Diversity And Multiculturalism: A Comparative Analysis

I do agree with Marx that there is blind faith involved in many religions. While growing up a majority of people were instilled with the idea of going to church every weekend typically on a Sunday for service or Sunday school that by doing so it would save their souls. If the faithful truly internalize a system of religious rewards and punishments, their religion becomes a powerful means of controlling their beliefs, behavior, and what they teach their children. (Kottak p101) Some people do need some sort of structure in their lives and it looks as though as religion fills that niche for them. That of which can be good for some but for others it can cause them to lose focus of what religion should mean to them and not become fanatics about it. Religious fervor has inspired Christians on crusades against the infidel and has led Muslims to wage jihads, holy wars against non-Islamic peoples. (Kottak p101) In both instances people faiths are what helps them cope with life, misfortunes that befall upon them with the hope that things would get …show more content…
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