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# Religion Provides Social Change - It has the potential to institute social change - It provides answers to the unknown, such as the origin of life and the concept of afterlife. - It inspires people with the stories of different prophets - It gives people a sense of belonging ## Negative Effects...

# Religion Provides Social Change - It has the potential to institute social change - It provides answers to the unknown, such as the origin of life and the concept of afterlife. - It inspires people with the stories of different prophets - It gives people a sense of belonging ## Negative Effects of Religion - Some religions affirm social hierarchy, often favoring men and perpetuating class or gender discrimination. - It can cause discrimination when people do not tolerate religious ideologies different from their own - It can trigger conflicts and fights, making it a source of conflict and war. - Karl Marx said that religion is the opium of the masses and maintains a worldview that justifies oppression. - Religion impedes scientific success and development and has been used to teach a flat earth theory, discouraging travel. - The ancient practice of boring holes in people's skulls, to treat epilepsy and mental illness, is motivated by a belief that evil spirits will live in the person.