True Religion

Abstract

The quest for answers about the meaning of life and the purpose of human existence has gone on for at least as long as there were humans to contemplate the question.  It is likely that others who lived before humans came on the scene also marveled at the wonder of their existence and pondered if there might be a greater being who gave living things a purpose beyond existence alone, or some overarching principle that gives rise to sentient beings like ourselves within a universe of physical form.  The idea that we can connect with the highest to learn the meaning of life and the purpose of our human existence is the reason for religion, and it has taken many forms over the span of centuries.  The question of what constitutes true religion has fueled many conflicts over the ages, but the answer is surprisingly simple; true religion is a set of beliefs and practices that allow us to connect with the transcendent and aspire to a higher purpose.