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culture. This extends beyond an individual's personal habits to much larger issues such
as how the government is run and what artistic and scientific advances are made.
Religion shapes a person's outlook or life by influencing what and how they believe,
because what and how they believe is important because it serves as a guide in doing
good and avoiding evil. Individuals, families, and communities’ benefit from religious
practice. Religious worship also reduces the prevalence of domestic violence, crime,
substance abuse, and addiction. Furthermore, religious practice has the potential to
increase physical and mental health, longevity, and education attainment.
Cultural influences do not just change the external shape of religion When cultural
messages contradict religious beliefs and teachings, they can cause tension, conflict,
and confusion within individuals, making it more difficult to integrate religion into their
lives. Religion can have an impact on more than just a person's habits. These beliefs
and practices can have a large impact on an entire community, nation, or region.
Religious practices shape and are shaped by the culture in which they exist. Religion
can have an impact on the culture of an entire community, nation, or region, as well as
how they resolve moral dilemmas in society. Learn more about how religions contribute
to cultural changes and their effects on the New World.