A study of Religious Attitude of the Adolescents
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1997-02
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Tangaza University College
Abstract
Religion is a very widespread significant social and cultural force in the life human beings. From the beginning of history human beings have found themselves
submitting to some unknown powers. Rituals, sacrifices, cerememonies, singing and
dancing were some of the expressions of this submission. Religion has been
acclaimed by sociologists and even by anthropologists to be unique in influencing and
moulding man/woman and society. Even today religion is one of the most powerful
force in society.
The growth of science and technology is found to produce far reaching changes
in attitudes and habits of people and to transform our social institutions - religion for
most among them. Today science is all important, industrial progress is all that
matters. To a large extent religion has ceased to influence the private lives of the
individual. M a result religion seems to have lost its hold on many young men and
women who come out of our educational edifices(institutions). Though Kenya has
been the nursery for religious, yet under the impact of science, materialism, and the
new media culture it appears to be on the down hill.
Though the spirit of secularist and materialistic culture is all pervasive, the
'seeking minds' are still in need of answers for many fundamental questions about
life. Religion is absolutely essential to the individual for his personality development.
A great part of the culture of humanity and most of the traditional values which
constitute influence on human conduct have been shaped by religion. Even to this day
religion is one of the most powerful forces in society. Religious behavior has made great impact in terms of social, economic and political development. Presently
religion has become one of the most important sources of mental health. It also helps
in changing the attitude towards self and society. Hence, religious faith has become
much more imperative in the present world.
Before proceeding, in this work traditional footnote system is not used instead
parenthetical note system is used. Also the bibliography in this work would give that the reader needs for reference quoted. Therefore to avoid unnecessary repetition
either footnote nor endnote is used.
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Religious Attitude, dolescents, Psychological Background of Religion, Theories of Religious Behaviour, The Instinct neon,, Concept of Attitude, Religious Attitude