Question

Explore any four positive impacts of religion on human society.

Answer 1

Functions/Positive Impact of Religion:

• Religion conserves the value of life by making humans view it as meaningful.
• It explains individual suffering and provides a rationale for those experiences, thereby satisfying the anxiety.
• It acts as the source of strength and inspires human beings to navigate through the most difficult situations in life.
• It acts as an agent of social control and disciplines human instinct, therefore establishing order.
• Priestly functions are performed by religious leaders, leading to stability in society.
• Religion promotes welfare by teaching human beings to be kind and compassionate to others. It provides recreation.
• Religion enhances self-importance, as it enables humans to view themselves as the superior and favoured creation of God.