8. Life itself inspires "religious" response.

Although awareness of impending death intensifies the human quest for meaning, the mystery of life itself, and the need to belong, are the primary factors motivating human "religious" response.

Creating a more caring community helps us to experience life as deeply meaningful. Then we can celebrate the fact that we belong to a group that cares, and face life's joys and sorrows together. We can appreciate one another, and affirm that we are walking the same path.