Study of Comparative Religion

The study of comparative religion is the academic examination of different religious beliefs, practices, texts, and traditions across cultures. It aims to understand similarities and differences among faiths to foster respect, critical insight, and a deeper appreciation of human spirituality. Rather than promoting one religion over another, it seeks to objectively analyze religious phenomena, explore their origins, development, and cultural contexts, and consider their roles in shaping societies and individual lives. This field helps us see how diverse religious expressions reflect universal human questions about meaning, existence, and morality.