Rational Explanation of the Impact of Supernatural Actions of Humans in Society
Subject Areas : Islamic theology
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Keywords: The impact of good and evil actions, supernatural influence, impact on society, the role of individual and collective actions.,
Abstract :
By examining religious texts, it becomes evident that some of them mention the social effects and consequences resulting from human actions. These connections, especially at first glance and based on the principles of empirical sciences, may not be clearly explicable. For instance, these texts refer to the relationship between prayer and cultural, economic, and social openings. Considering the emphasis of religion on rationality and the principles of causality in the universe, and the lack of a natural explanation for the connection between these actions and their effects, an unnatural and metaphysical relationship emerges between certain human actions and the social outcomes they produce. In this context, this research aims to elucidate a rationality between human actions and society that are typically perceived as unrelated, as well as to describe examples of these actions that are mentioned in religious texts regarding their impact on society. To achieve the stated objectives, the author has collected information from library sources and employed rational, comparative, and critical analyses to explore and elaborate on the issue. The findings of this study indicate that virtuous and good actions of humans have positive supernatural effects on society through three means: "the evolution of the self," "the influence of the inner form," and "divine will regarding reward." Conversely, sinful and wrongful actions lead to undesirable effects in society through "the degradation of spiritual levels," "the influence of the inner form," and "divine will regarding punishment.".
