POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF RELIGION

Provides Moral Values

• Positive

• Negative

Creates Social Division

• Positive

• Negative

Provides Social Change

• Positive

• Negative

Affirms social hierarchy

• Positive

• Negative

Reduces Fear of the Unknown

• Positive

• Negative

Gives People a Sense of Belonging

• Positive

• Negative

Associated with religious extremism

• Positive

• Negative

Conducts Charity and Humanitarianism

• Positive

• Negative

Used to justify occupation of territories

• Positive

• Negative

Impedes Scientific Success and Development

• Positive

• Negative