Religion is a complex social-cultural system that encompasses beliefs, practices, morals, worldviews, sacred texts, symbols, and rituals related to the supernatural, spiritual, or divine. It often addresses fundamental questions about existence, the origin and nature of life, and the universe, and typically involves a relationship or reverence toward one or more deities, spirits, or ultimate realities
. Religious systems commonly include rituals such as prayer, meditation, festivals, and ceremonies, and they often provide moral codes guiding human behavior. Religions can be organized with clergy and institutions or exist as more informal traditions within communities. They serve to create social cohesion and provide meaning and orientation to people's lives
. There are thousands of distinct religions worldwide, with major ones including Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism, which together account for the majority of the global religious population. Some religions focus on belief in a single deity (monotheism), while others recognize multiple gods (polytheism) or spiritual forces
. In summary, religion is a system of beliefs and practices that connect humanity to what is considered sacred or ultimate, shaping both individual experience and social life through shared symbols, rituals, and moral frameworks
