Why is religion part of culture?

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anonymous · Answer

helpp please

mstv1112 · Answer

Religion gives a moral foundation for behavior.

Religion is important because it provides a formalized structure for culture to be maintained. Religion was created from the established social practices within the respective community. The leaders within the community determined among themselves what would be appropriate social behaviors and conduct. They then established laws that gave support to these concepts, which were designed to promote morality and decorum within the society. God was used as the ultimate authority which could never be challenged and the resultant social/cultural contract is called religion.