Religion and Society

A connection with the supernatural and the development of religion has been with humans since the dawn of time. Laws and lifestyles have been established due to the influences of religion. Motivation to succeed and do well is from the teaching of religion. Today we will look into the influences religion has played on society and how we have grown form that influence.

            Religion regulates behavior. Laws we have lived by, were established from the basis of religious teachings. In the Christian religion, God establish his ten commandments for the people of earth to live by. These teaching have shown us, among others, to not kill or steal. These words were kept to heart so that individuals can be seen in good light in the eyes of God. Although through time and the break between church and state the motivation has changed of why we shouldn’t commit these act. Instead of fearing God’s judgment we fear imprisonment, although never the less the root of this law was established due to religious influence.

            Religion gives society something to believe in. This gives a psychological super natural motivation to succeed and be good. The belief that some form of higher power has reasoning for life, give individuals motivation to continue living and trying. The desire to work hard and to make the world a better place is rooted from the influence of religion. That some form of God shows that every action has a bigger meaning and purpose behind it.