Top 5 Oldest Religions & Origins
Given the premise that the central force, driving the rise of CiviLizations, is Culture, it might be a good idea to examine the nature of Culture. In doing so, let’s turn to this passage from Wiki:
The root of the word “culture” is the Latin verb colere, meaning “to tend, to guard, to till, or to cultivate,” which evolved into the Latin noun cultus, signifying “care, labor; cultivation, culture; worship, reverence”. This etymological lineage connects culture directly to the act of nurturing and tending, originally in the context of agriculture, but also extending to spiritual and intellectual development.
The word “religion” derives from the Latin religio, whose origins are debated; one theory suggests it comes from relegere (“to read again” or “to consider carefully”), while another, supported by scholars like St. Augustine, proposes religare (“to bind again” or “to bind together”). Both culture and religion share a deep historical connection, with culture historically arising from religious practice and communal worship, as noted by thinkers like Christopher Dawson, who emphasized that culture is rooted in a common tradition and spiritual foundation.
The Latin cultus also gave rise to the word “cult,” originally referring to religious worship or devotion, and later evolving to describe organized groups, often with a negative connotation. Thus, both “culture” and “religion” stem from ancient concepts of care, reverence, and binding communities together through shared practices and beliefs.
Given the above, we may now want to consider this Youtube video titled:
Top 5 Oldest Religions & Origins
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