Reflecting on Religion

Reason and the reality before us is not enough to explain why we are here. It is not enough to explain our purpose, or if we even have a purpose. It is not enough to explain what awaits us after death. Because of this, human decide to look beyond what sits before them. Many search for purpose and meaning, and religion provides meaning to those who seek it. Religion is used as a means of explaining the unknown. The reality is, we cannot know anything for sure. This is where the concept of faith comes into play. If humans were to be certain in the existence of god, faith would be unnecessary, and the thousands of religions that exist today would be needless.