The control and regulation of sexual behavior. To provide for the economic and emotional maintenace of individuals. To provide for primary socialization of children. Providing solutions for unexplained natural, phenomena. Supplying a means for controlling the natural world.
Religion tends to support the normative structure of the society.
Furnishing a psychological diversion from unwanted life situations. Sustaining the existing class structure. Religion serves as an instrument of socialization. Religion may both promote and retard social change. Religion may both reduce and encourage conflict in groups.