THE IMPACT OF THE BALANCE BETWEEN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND MORAL KNOWLEDGE ON PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

This article examines the influence of religious views—which today exert a direct impact on human psychology—on social life and moral consciousness. It highlights how the erosion of religious, spiritual, and moral values under the waves of globalization can lead to various tragic consequences. The study also presents reflections on the necessity of cultivating religious awareness and enlightenment that enable individuals to form scientifically grounded conclusions about religion, its doctrines, directions, and schools, and to maintain the balance between religiosity and secularism. Undeniably, the role of the education system is essential in nurturing a morally mature and well-rounded individual, as education directly influences the development of society, determines future socio-cultural directions, and shapes a generation that is intellectually and morally advanced.