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similarities and differences between Mesopotamian and Egyptian religious practices as
seen in “Western Civilization” by J. Spielvogel. No additional sources cited.
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and even stood as a foundation for government and political structures. The religious followers did not wish to anger any gods or goddesses, and did not necessarily understand the intricate
and scientific realities in the world. As such religion, or the deities within any given religion, offered the people a sense of stability even if the gods and goddesses were
unpredictable. With that in mind the following paper examines the religious beliefs and practices of the ancient Mesopotamians and the ancient Egyptians. The paper argues that both religions offered the
people an answer to questions that were unanswered. They did not possess true science and thus needed answers as to how to live their lives and how to structure their
societies. If all the people, or most of the people, could follow a religion than stability and safety was experienced. Mesopotamia "A spiritual worldview was of fundamental importance
to Mesopotamian culture. To the peoples of Mesopotamia, the gods were living realities who affected all aspects of life" (Spielvogel 12). In essence the Mesopotamians ran their government with their
religious beliefs in mind. They structured their government accordingly as is further indicated by Spielvogel in the following: "It was crucial...that the correct hierarchies be observed. Leaders could prepare armies
for war, but success really depended on a favorable relationship with the gods. This helps explain the importance of the priestly class and is the reason why even the kings
took great care to dedicate offerings and monuments to the gods" (12). In relationship to other beliefs we note that "The Mesopotamians discerned cosmic rhythms in the universe and
accepted its order but perceived that it was not completely safe because of the presence of willful, powerful cosmic forces that they identified with the gods and goddesses" (Spielvogel 4).
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