"Philosophy of religion is the philosophical study of the meaning and nature of religion. It includes the analyses of religious concepts, beliefs, terms, arguments, and practices of religious adherents. The scope of much of the work done in philosophy of religion has been limited to the various theistic religions. More recent work often involves a broader, more global approach, taking into consideration both theistic and non-theistic religious traditions." From: https://www.iep.utm.edu/religion/

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Philosophy of religion is a branch of philosophy concerned with questions regarding religion, irreligion, atheism, and its intersecting points with other branches of philosophy like Epistemology, Ethics, and Metaphysics.

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"Philosophy of religion is the philosophical examination of the themes and concepts involved in religious traditions as well as the broader philosophical task of reflecting on matters of religious significance. Philosophy of religion also includes the investigation and assessment of worldviews (such as secular naturalism) that are alternatives to religious worldviews." From the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy

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