Modern life is extremely stressful. Many people struggle to cope with all the demands made upon them. Many more have started to question the very meaning of their existence. They feel as if they are missing something important. Perhaps this is why therapists thrive and why thousands of websites and books offer people self fulfilment and personal growth. Millions feel that the remedy is to learn how to find inner peace with God.
There has been a remarkable increase in people that are earnest in their desire to live more spiritual lives. A large number of them turn to religion, but many others explore disciplines such as yoga to discover meaning and balance in life. Life coaches have experienced a tremendous growth in business and the top practitioners in this field are fully occupied and they charge hefty fees for their services.
Organized religions are also experiencing a sudden increase in membership. Many people that grew up in religious homes are now returning to church, but they are not the only ones. There is also a marked increase in new members that did not grow up in religious homes. It seems that people need reassurance that there is order in the world and there is a deity that is in overall control.
In some cases people turn to organized religion because they are fearful. They fear death and chaos. They feel helpless and everywhere they witness the fact that they are vulnerable and unable to control events that influence them. In religion they experience certainty and reassurance that there is somebody in ultimate control. They find inner security in their belief that there is a master plan.
The core of many religions is a dogma of love, obedience and acceptance. People are told that the deity loves them above all else, that they are created in the image of the deity and that they are unique and precious. They are also exhorted to also love one another. Many church members find this comforting and meaningful. The simplicity of the message of love becomes the meaning that they wanted in their lives.
The principle of love thy neighbour as you live yourself is very attractive to numerous church members. They learn to love themselves, because their religion teaches them that they have been created in the superior image of their maker. They see this same likeness in their fellow members and rejoice in the fact that they are special and unique.
Of course, organized religion has many enemies and critics. They say that believers are deluding themselves and that the security and contentment that they find in religion is false. Many critics accuse believers of turning to God for deliverance because they are to weak to manage their own lives and to find meaning within their own selves. They argue that man should accept responsibility for his own existence.
There can be no doubt that numerous people are looking for meaning in their lives. Many find that meaning in religion and from serving a loving, powerful deity. Religious orders are certainly growing and in some cases they have become powerful voices in government and in their local communities.
There has been a remarkable increase in people that are earnest in their desire to live more spiritual lives. A large number of them turn to religion, but many others explore disciplines such as yoga to discover meaning and balance in life. Life coaches have experienced a tremendous growth in business and the top practitioners in this field are fully occupied and they charge hefty fees for their services.
Organized religions are also experiencing a sudden increase in membership. Many people that grew up in religious homes are now returning to church, but they are not the only ones. There is also a marked increase in new members that did not grow up in religious homes. It seems that people need reassurance that there is order in the world and there is a deity that is in overall control.
In some cases people turn to organized religion because they are fearful. They fear death and chaos. They feel helpless and everywhere they witness the fact that they are vulnerable and unable to control events that influence them. In religion they experience certainty and reassurance that there is somebody in ultimate control. They find inner security in their belief that there is a master plan.
The core of many religions is a dogma of love, obedience and acceptance. People are told that the deity loves them above all else, that they are created in the image of the deity and that they are unique and precious. They are also exhorted to also love one another. Many church members find this comforting and meaningful. The simplicity of the message of love becomes the meaning that they wanted in their lives.
The principle of love thy neighbour as you live yourself is very attractive to numerous church members. They learn to love themselves, because their religion teaches them that they have been created in the superior image of their maker. They see this same likeness in their fellow members and rejoice in the fact that they are special and unique.
Of course, organized religion has many enemies and critics. They say that believers are deluding themselves and that the security and contentment that they find in religion is false. Many critics accuse believers of turning to God for deliverance because they are to weak to manage their own lives and to find meaning within their own selves. They argue that man should accept responsibility for his own existence.
There can be no doubt that numerous people are looking for meaning in their lives. Many find that meaning in religion and from serving a loving, powerful deity. Religious orders are certainly growing and in some cases they have become powerful voices in government and in their local communities.
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