"The origin of religion has often been largely a matter of guesswork" (Spencer, 67). By the time of Jesus man had already attained a very high form of religion so before Christ ther

Myths are associated with religion and are often viewed as a part of it mainly because of the stories in the Bible. The Bible is not a very reliable source for many reasons. One it was not written by God himself it was written by man and we know man is not perfect. Second it was written a long time ago and many people have rewritten it. And third it has been translated into many different languages. Therefore there is plenty of room for mistake or exaggeration by man. Myth is related to many different stories in the bible. "Mythology is used to describe a historical event and is corrupted by man or exaggerated in order to create standards of morality and admonish others to particular set of values" (Hooke, 45). In religion the Bible has many stories that were possibly exaggerated to teach values, though the word of the Bible is to be believed as completely true. The story of David and Goliath is an example. In the bible David is just a young boy in his teens and Gol!

n is to love his God and give thanks for everything he has; this is called the duty of thanksgiving... Third is the duty of prayer, man asks God to provide for all his needs... Man relies on God to survive... Lastly, is the duty of seeking forgiveness"(Planck, 63). This duty is because man sins against God and he has to pay for his sins or ask for forgiveness. Once he asks for forgiveness he has his freedom back. Man is obligated to seek justice and the mercy of his God. These are the four duties that derive from the relationship between God and man.

In conclusion, religion serves many functions. It answers many of the difficult questions man battles with. It gives us guidance when we stray off the path of

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