The beliefs of these three different religious movements have proven to show great influence into the foundations of our government and our country in many ways. ... Man could perfect his world by finding the obstacles, removing them, and allowing the "natural laws" to operate freely. ... During this time many new age religions were spawned. ... By viewing life from the three viewpoints of the farmer, seaman, and scholar, one can conclude that their philosophies have contributed a great deal of influence on the intellectual foundations for the establishment of the United States. The mixtur...

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Religion is the practice of belief, in most cases identifying to the existence of a divine, transcendent being or beings. ... As humans we also seek answers; however the common principle underpinning all religion is the human instinctive intension to seek and possess the ability to influence our fortune on this world and the next. ... Even Dawkins has considered whether humans are 'indeed so weak in nature that society would break down without religion.'3 "Belief, practise and custom, whatever the personal or communal convictions are all shared in act and expression throughou...

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