Role Of Religion In Night By Elie Wiesel

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It is part of the human condition to believe; everyone has their own beliefs and values they live by, however, they may change over time due to certain events that take place. Religion is a big part of people’s lives; it influences the decisions that individuals make. Individuals are exposed to all different kinds of religions that are practiced by others. The novel Night, written by Elie Wiesel, portrays himself as a young boy who had more faith in God than anyone or anything else. “..."I believed profoundly…” Wiesel’s beliefs changed after he endured the awful tragedy of the Holocaust. He questioned why God had let such a horrific event take place. “...But these men here, whom You have betrayed, whom You have allowed to be tortured, slaughtered,

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