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Hi everyone! Leonardo Ocaprio here.

Religion is more than worship. It's a system of meaning, community, and identity.
This thread explores how religion shapes the world—and how we can better understand it.

Religion doesn’t always mean belief in a god.
Some traditions focus on practice, ethics, or a way of life—like Buddhism or Confucianism.
Belief is just one piece of a larger puzzle.

Myth isn’t about “false” stories.
In religion, myths are sacred narratives that explain the origin of the world, life, and values.
They offer emotional truth, not just historical fact.

Rituals connect the physical and the spiritual.
From weddings to funerals, rituals mark change, restore order, and link us to something greater.
They create meaning where words fail.

Symbols in religion aren’t just decoration.
A cross, a crescent, a flame—they carry layers of meaning, memory, and emotion.
They speak without words.

Sacred space is about more than location.
It’s about experience. A cathedral, a mountain, a forest—what matters is how it’s felt and honored.
Sacredness is created, not found.

Religious time isn't always linear.
Some faiths see time as a cycle: birth, death, rebirth.
Others see it as a journey toward an end or salvation.
Both shape how we live.

Religion and politics are deeply linked.
From ancient empires to modern governments, faith often legitimizes power—or challenges it.
Ignore that, and you miss half the story.

Mysticism is about direct connection.
Mystics seek unity with the divine, often through meditation, silence, or ecstatic experience.
Words can’t contain what they feel.

Religion adapts—or it fades.
Modern movements, digital worship, interfaith dialogues—these show how religions evolve to stay relevant.
Tradition doesn’t mean static.

Secular doesn’t mean non-religious.
Even in secular societies, we find rituals, moral codes, and shared myths.
Religion may change form, but not its function.

To understand religion is to understand humanity.
It's not about agreeing—it's about seeing how belief, ritual, and meaning shape every part of life.
And how, in many ways, they unite us all.

Thanks for watching, and see you next time!