The belief in God is a non-technological way to enforce obedience and fabricate moral concepts.
Some people believe that there is a God who judges actions or words, and applies its morality to the deed, often with a punishment for disobeying or disbelieving, and a reward for obedience and faith.
This is a possible form of manipulation.
This belief can work to manipulate their behavior, as well as influence society in general, in ways that some could call absolutely chilling.