The Purpose Of Religion

[*Deidre*]

''Power'' is a relative term, though. Power in a religious sense can mean from a wealthy standpoint, but...it can also mean from a conformity standpoint. Who wants to be the outlier? The outsider of the group? Strength in numbers, as they say. It stands to reason that religion has been 'rounding up the troops' for centuries, and very few people like to be left out. This is why religion is so pervasive...it taps into humanity's vulnerability. That, is why it's ''powerful.''

Hence the fact that the poor and desperate are more likely to adhere to a religion than someone who is rich

But, when money doesn't help a person (think someone who is dying of a terminal illness and all the $$ in the world won't save him/her) ...the vulnerable turn to religion.

But, typically the vulnerable of society in a general sense, are the poorer of society, from a financial perspective.