Assignment #2 Belief in Different Religions

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Belief in Different Religions
Religion has impacted society in different ways for thousands of years. Studies have shown that religious people tend to be more engaged, volunteer more, are more involved in the matters of the community and are generally happier than their counterparts who are not affiliated to any religion (Pew Research Center). Today, billions of people around the world are affiliated with different religions. Though there exist different reasons for following a particular religion, most people follow their specific religions to give them a greater depth as well as a sense of direction. The major religions around the world include Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and New Age Spirituality. Though similarities can be drawn between the teachings of the different religions, there also exists gaping differences between these religions. In light of the differences, one cannot help but question whether it is possible to believe in more than one religion at the same time.
According to the Pew Research Centre, 10% of American were raised in more than one religion. However, very few of them identify with multiple religions. The study also revealed that though an increasing number of Americans are being brought up by parents with different religious identities, it is only a minimal number of them that identify with multiple religions. The study, therefore, points towards the possibility of having multiple religious identities. It is also a common thing for people to study various religions with the aim of extracting wisdom from each of them for personal growth. ...