Some argue that religion is a necessity for the existence for morality, which in itself unquestionably serves mankind a great benefit. Another aspect that one sees when looking at religion from a historical perspective, is the way in which religion and the common scientific curiosity of humankind, our curiosity to understand how things work and why, often seems incongruent with the standards and traditions that religion dictates to a society. We must look at the beneficial, as well as the detrimental aspects, weigh them with respect to each other, and come up with an acceptable conclusion. Religion, in modern societies, is still able to function in several ways that are beneficial. One of the better arguments deals with the fact that religion establishes a sense of morality, which often dictates social order.
Religion sets the basis on which all actions can be judged.
Supporters of this position assert that if one human was to kill another, without religion to establish the fact that this is a wrong thing to do, it would not be wrong. Without religion to establish morality, we would be no different than any other animal on Earth. It is what separates us and makes us different. The effect that can be seen from this is clearly beneficial. Morality serves as a benefit not to one, or only a small group of people, but it serves a great beneficial purpose to all people.