Although religion and ritual may have been relevant in the context of the past, it is acceptable to view them as outdated, and irrelevant in today’s societal context, and hence useless. Religion and ritual have been of significant cultural importance throughout the history of mankind. However, in today’s science and technology driven society, such ‘traditions’ may be viewed as anti-modern and outdated by many. In a cultural perspective, religion and ritual stands as a firm pillar, which had been established by our ancestors and their wisdom, beliefs and norms in their respective contexts. The importance of context is significant as religion and ritual were both ‘invented’ in an ancient and historical context, which is vastly different from our modern contextual society. Therefore, although treasured in the past, religion and rituals no longer serve meaningful purpose anymore.
