Religion

1) Religion is a way to explain things that people could not before technology. People needed an explanation for how things came to be, and ideas vary from each religion. I don't necessarily believe that religion is important, but I do believe that some form of faith is.

2) Morrie was born into the Jewish faith. Although his father was not religious, Morrie went to synagogue every morning to be close to his deceased mother and sick brother. This was his connection to them throughout his growing up.

When Morrie get older he incorporates philosophies from all different religions into his teachings. This made him more open to his students. "He enjoyed some of the philosophies of Buddhism and Christianity, and he still felt at home, culturally, in Judaism."

3) I am Jewish. Although I don't particullarly believe in a higher being, as a member of the Jewish faith I am compelled to consider the idea of God. Isn't that simple? One thing that created our world in seven days and everything in it. I guess it doesn't really matter what you believe. But just as every religion has beliefs on "God", they aslo have beliefs on how to live your life. These are the ideas that Morrie incorprates into his teachings.

4) How important is your religion?
I share a connection to my religion not only through my worship, but also through my heritage. I am strongly connected to my family members who passed away during the Holocaust only through my faith in Judaism. Everyone shares specific connections to their religion. But if I had to either take part in religion or not, I would decide to participate. I don't think its a God that makes miracles, its the power of people coming together all believing one thing. It unites us in a bond that grows deeper than our roots. I believe that it is not what you believe in<>