Final Reflection Paper On Religion

Yann Hoyau
Intro to Christian Faith
FINAL REFLEXION

In this final reflexion, I will try to define the term religion, and its importance in my life and my belief system.

One can define religion as a particular system of belief or faith. Each individual as a very different belief system. With a different place of worship, Gods, Saints, date of festivity, clothes to wear, etc… It can be very different from country to country, region to region, family to family, and individual to individual. As far as I can remember, I have always been a Buddhist. I like the philosophy and the non-consumerist approach to life. I come from a good family in Europe, but I am a very simple man. I could be living a good life, working in one my parent’s business, and

But more importantly we can think, and with our hands create what we have thought about. As human, and as being on top of the top food chain, we have a responsibility over other animals. The same way a Father does over his children. The problem is that we might not ever recognize it, or accept it. We have to power to either protect or annihilate every other animal, every other human being. We are the only animals in the chain capable of doing this.
This has not always been the case through history: the first humans needed to fight hard to survive among other species. But eventually, craftsmanship and intelligence helped overtake the Animal Kingdom. I am a tall and heavy guy. I may have the same responsibility in my daily life. Buddhism helps me finds the right way: and that is compassion. For without compassion there is no love. Love is the purpose of human communication. This belief greatly affects my daily life, helping me in all sort of aspects: personal relationships, work, sport, college and finally helps me have a positive outlook on the

A natural disaster is also a very difficult even to overcome. But I am always shocked to see that people always come together when there is a disaster or a loss in the family. Could they have not come together before the event happen? But once more, necessity rules the world. And it is that you meet your neighbor only when you don't have electricity. People, in the world, are lonely. Loneliness is a cause of stress, decrease, depression, sickness and often suicide. It is the disease of the 21st century. The Selfie per Hour that you mentioned at the beginning of the lesson is a good example of that. Buddhism helps me stay authentic. Helps me find new people every day. It would never cross my mind to take a selfie. I would always ask someone. And I meet, in my life, traveling, quite a few people, including women, just asking for a