Discuss the importance of religion in the society today.

I believe that religion in the society plays an important role.

According to Adolf Hitler, "This human world of ours would be inconceivable without the practical existence of a religious belief. The great masses of a nation are not composed of philosophers. For the masses of the people, especially faith is absolutely the only basis of a moral outlook on life." (Taken from: Adolf Hitler, Mein Kampf, Vol. 1 Chapter 10). I do agree with him that religion would help to teach the human race moral values, just as lichun have said too. Religion would will help to educate the masses on how to be a better person, not to have evil intention on others. It also guide us to turn over a new leaf when we go onto the wrong path. An example in Singapore. The believe in Christianity( a faith) has allowed Glenn Lim (a former drug addict), to turn over a new leaf. He has now become a counseller and uses his own experience to help troubled teens.

Religion also plays an important role in marriage. Most marriages would be held in religious place such as church, temples etc, in the presence of a higher power. Different religion would have different ways of going through the ceremony and thus the ceremony holds much significance to a couple. It is a promise made between the two with the higher power.

Religion may dictate a set of acceptable standards and those who wish to remain in that society must adhere to those standards, within acceptable limits. Therefore, I believe that religion plays in important role in the society today.