One of the functions of religion is control of those aspects of the universe which otherwise lie beyond the believer's control.A corollary of this statement is: the less control you have over your universe,the greater the role religion will play in your life.If we accept this assumption,we would expect to find more religious activity among which of the following?

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Based on the assumption that the less control individuals have over their universe, the greater the role religion will play in their lives, we would expect to find more religious activity among those who live below the poverty level and females in a patriarchal society. Both groups typically have less control over their environments, thus potentially relying more on religion.

One of the Functions of Religion Is Control of Those