Interpretation of Religion to Religious philosophy

Abstract

This academic paper aims to study the interpretation of religion and religious philosophy. Focusing on interpretations from religious history into a systematic interpretation with the principles of philosophy. The results showed that humans have always evolved in their interpretation of religion. Until there is a systematic interpretation the interpretation is entirely based on scripture patterns. But with a different focus according to the teachings of each religion, such as faith, reason and wisdom. The philosophy of religion is a systematic interpretation emphasis on religious questioning and try to find answers with the principles of philosophy in metaphysics, epistemology, logic, ethics and aesthetics. That reflects the relationship between philosophy and religion or reason and belief based on the understanding that man recognizes his life as having value and meaning, has the desire and potential to attain the highest truths of life that they decide to choose. Including belief related to religious concepts such as life after death spirit and miracle each religion also has different philosophies from other religions. And these philosophies are guided, through concepts and values behind the teachings related to the beliefs of that religion. When philosophy gets involved with religion analyze and critique religion from the point of view of reason for the religious see reason in religious teachings which the general public may not see. Philosophy makes religious faith more rational. The benefits that philosophy receives from being involved with religion is to increase the content of philosophy to have a religious dimension or more spiritually human.