tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061820122133825065.post3760054742334154890..comments2024-01-22T22:56:00.294+11:00Comments on ledlog: Shrines and Temples in RuneQuest IIPatrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13435350278104289580noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061820122133825065.post-475277556642838572012-08-15T17:10:19.491+10:002012-08-15T17:10:19.491+10:00I would argue that what Real World religion does, ...I would argue that what Real World religion does, at least, what a Real World Clergyman does is to serve. It support, encourage and guide those of his/her congregation. He maintains the community, and the "link with the Divine" whatever the local belief in that may be.<br /><br />The religion may request/require donations to enable the work of the religion to continue (service to others) and to maintain a site where the community can meet and maintain their connection to the Divine, on a community and personal level.<br /><br />I don't know your personal experience of religion, but to a believer, the religious structure is giving back a lot of important things, in return for some resources, both material and time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com