The Importance Of Religion In Wit Christianity, Christianity And Christianity

I. Introduction

‘Truth, in matters of religion, is simply the opinion that has survived’ – Oscar Wilde

Religion is an integral part of our everyday life and society aiming to explain the significance of life. Peter Mandaville and Paul James define religion as "a relatively-bounded system of beliefs symbols and practices that addresses the nature of existence and in which communion with others and Otherness is lived as if it both takes in and spiritually transcends socially-grounded ontologies of time, space, embodiment and knowing". (James, 2010) According to a demographic study conducted by the Pew Research Center’s Forum, 84% of the 2010 world population identified itself with a religious group with Christianity having the largest number of followers of 2.2 billion (32% of the world’s population), followed by 1.6 billion Muslims (23%). Jewish, with a population of 14 million, formed 0.2% of the world population in 2010. (Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life, 2012)

Despite the fact that the subtle elements of every creation myth contrast imperceptibly, the essential idea reliably depicts a transcendent being. Thus at the most basic level the role and boundaries of both genders are essentially the same with minor differences. Theologically, women enjoy the same status as men and are have equal rights. The role and status women hold in the society has evolved over time due to varying factors including political and cultural influences. Although women represent half of the world population, even today two-thirds of the female population remains illiterate (World Savvy, n.d.) Therefore economic opportunities for women have been restricted and dependency on men has been a common trend over the