Religion is universal. Religion is a social creation. Religion has developed over time due to the search for answers to the questions of life and death. Religions have attempted to answer these questions and provide members with a motivation to survive. Religions do so by differentiating between the sacred and profane.
Religions identify something as sacred that they consider part of the supernatural world.
These are things that inspire awe, respect, and reverence. On the other hand, something that is profane is anything that is considered to be a part of everyday life. Religion can be found throughout the world. It is considered a social creation by sociologists. Things that are considered sacred are only considered sacred because of the society placing a sacred meaning on that thing.