세계의 주요 종교들에서 사용되는 물의 철학적, 문화적 및 의약적 의미

The Philosophical, Cultural and Medicinal Meaning of Water used in the Major Religions of the World

There are many religions on the planet where we live, and it is no exaggeration to say that new religions are still emerging. This paper summarizes the philosophical, cultural and medicinal significance of water as used in the scriptures and rituals of the world s leading religions mentioned in the literature. Although there are some differences in most religions in the world, water has been regarded as worship and thanksgiving as the most important component of life. Water is also believed to play a role in purifying and cleaning the mind and body and protecting human beings. In many religious ceremonies, water is used as a medium for washing. baptism, and blessings. Water has been known to be sacred or to wash away sin or to promote one s health in almost every religion. Taoism and Confucianism encouraged people to learn the merits of water and to practice virtue, while Confucianism advised water management to prevent water disasters. Judaism and Islam emphasized the protection of water from environmental pollution. Christianity, Taoism, Islam, Zoroastrianism and Hindus have used water to prevent and treat diseases. Although the world s religions differ in their time of origin, region, motives, goal, doctrine, and development history, the similarity of philosophical, cultural and medicinal perceptions of water and forms of use is very interesting.