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It's hard to deny the influence of Religion, from Sunday afternoon activities to justifications for mass suicide. It's the basis of many political platforms, business models, and constitutional laws. And it's the rationale behind countless wars and conflicts. Whether it's Islam or Christianity, Religion affects society in many ways. So let's take a closer look at some of the causes of violence and death.

Religion sans doctrine or hierarchy

The biggest Killer of the human race is Religion, a theory that argues that religious people live longer than non-religious people. Numerous studies support this view. For example, the mortality rate of Protestants and Jews is the lowest among people of the mainline Protestant faith. Mainline Protestants also live longer than non-religious people. However, these results may not be generalizable to other religions.

Rituals reinforce the division between sacred and profane.

Religions of different cultures recognize that the ambivalence of these two values is inherent in each of them. At the same time, rites serve as precautionary measures and expressions of awe and reverence. The idea of a sacred being is compelling, and we are often compelled to keep it separate from the profane. This separation gives each value a unique feature.

Attendance at religious services protects against mortality.

A new study has revealed that frequent attendance at religious services is associated with lower mortality. The findings are not yet conclusive, but they are consistent with previous studies suggesting that religious attendance may help protect against mortality. It was conducted using data from 92,395 postmenopausal women and was funded by the National Institutes of Health. The researchers assessed participants' religious practices, risk factors, and participation in religious services.

Places of worship function as social hubs within communities

Houses of worship are essential for several reasons. They can serve as social hubs within communities and sometimes part of interfaith coalitions. They also often focus on social justice rather than economic issues. The growing popularity of colonial justice-focused houses of worship has led to their decline in the physical world and spawned new forms of congregational worship.

Epidemiological data

While there are some debates about the role of Religion in disease transmission, epidemiological data point to a genuine danger. The bubonic plague unleashed widespread violence throughout Europe. Catalans in Sicily were slaughtered along with beggars and clerics, and Jews and other groups were targeted in pogroms. The plague caused the annihilation of over a thousand communities. Today, it is important to realize that a disease threat can trigger prejudice and violence against groups stigmatized by society. In the case of SARS-CoV-2, government officials are mischaracterizing the virus as a 'Wuhan' or 'Chinese virus' when it is actually an 'Epidemiological' strain.