第六篇｜宗教為何出現

Chapter 6 — Why Religion Emerges

文明中的教化方式

A Mode of Instruction Within Civilization

When civilization takes form,

humans begin to reflect on the universe.

Where does the world come from?

Why does life exist?

How should one live?

In seeking to answer these questions,

different civilizations gradually develop

systems of thought.

These include

philosophy, ethics,

and religion.

The emergence of religion

is not accidental.

In many civilizations,

religion serves

as a means of instruction and guidance.

Through narratives, symbols, and rituals,

it helps people understand

order and responsibility.

Thus, religion becomes

a part of civilization.

However, religion belongs

to the civilizational layer,

and is not

the operation of the universe itself.

萬物同在 各循其序

All things coexist, each following its own order

程彥勛｜台灣

Cheng Yanxun | Taiwan