The origination and essence of religion have always attracted the attention of philosophers, theologians, and other scholars. Different theories have been set forth about this subject. One of the thinkers who has important view point in this issue is Motahhari. His understanding and definition from religion, its origion and importance on human life has a specific place in his works. He believes that the originator of religion is God and His revelation, not society or mental weakness. He holds that religion has poitive role and function in history, and the origion of religiousity is primordial (God-given) nature of humn being.
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