One of the reasons why religion is used to control people is that people always mistakes religion for spiritualism, which is a really different context entirely. I was brought up as a Christian, still a Christian, but it has in no way shifted me away from the right decisions that might impact my life the way it should. Religion is probably a way through which men tries to attain or quell their curiosity about the metaphysical and unexplainable aspect of life. So the truth is, the diversity in the approach of people and the lives they live often influence they religion they tend to tilt to. But is it true that religion is used to control? Absolutely true without a doubt. This is because of how people are uninformed, uneducated and dogmatic when it comes to religion. I might totally be wrong in my convictions but I feel that in the quest to know God, people tap into religious belief as the pathway.
This is a nice thoughtful piece. How have you been doing?
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The influence of religion is so powerful because it deals with issues relating to the unknown such as the afterlife. It is also powerful because most people have been brought up with the idea of a powerful god their whole life. People become afraid to disobey their religious leaders because they are scared what they say is true even if it appears illogical. The apparent cost may seem too high to risk disobedience.
Well, I do believe in an all-powerful God, nevertheless, it's a personal conviction one that isn't tied to religion whatsoever. Religious leaders however, holds high esteem in the society and their impact is often too sovereign.