What are the etymology of religion?

The term religion comes from both Old French and Anglo Norman (1200s AD) and means respect for sense of right, moral obligation, sanctity, what is sacred, reverence for the gods. It is ultimately derived from the Latin word religiō.

What is the Latin meaning of the word religion?

The Latin noun religio referring to obligation, bond, or reverence is probably based on religare, so religio and its English derivation religion connote a ‘re-binding’.

Who first invented religion?

Ancient (before AD 500)

Founder Name Religious tradition founded Life of founder
Siddhartha Gautama Buddhism 563 BC – 483 BC
Confucius Confucianism 551 BC – 479 BC
Pythagoras Pythagoreanism fl. 520 BC
Mozi Mohism 470 BC – 390 BC

What makes a definition of religion Polythetic?

A polythetic definition of religion, as advocated by. Smith, only means that the essence of religion is more complex than a monothetic defi- nition would suggest.

What is the Greek word of religion?

Curiously, for a people so religiously minded, the Greeks had no word for religion itself; the nearest terms were eusebeia (“piety”) and threskeia (“cult”).

What is the prefix of religion?

Synonyms, crossword answers and other related words for RELIGIOUS PREFIX [theo].

Where did religion originated?

Why religions became global

Faith Approximate start date Place of origin
Hinduism c. 2000 BCE Northern India
Judaism c. 2000 BCE Middle East
Buddhism c. 500 BCE Northern India
Confucianism c. 500 BCE Northern China

Can a person have 2 religions?

Those who practice double belonging claim to be an adherent of two different religions at the same time or incorporate the practices of another religion into their own faith life. It is increasing with globalisation.