The Study Of Influences Of Religion On American Society

Ever since religions began to attract followers, they began to intermingle with every aspect of human life. Religions have much to do with human society and the society has accordingly provided stages for religious activities. At present, more than 2 billion people believe in different religions, which shows that the study of religions can not only promote the communication and understanding of human beings but also improve the relations between nations and peoples. As modern people, it's impossible to completely understand human and its civilizations without understanding its religions, not to mention human nature and its evolution.To overcome crisis and step out of the plight people have to learn to coexist and cooperate friendly. At present the conflicts created by religions between countries, tribes or groups frequently occur, which leads to the existence of barriers, conflicts or even hatred. Therefore, the study of religions should arouse more attention.The United States is a country with dense religious atmosphere. According to a Gallup poll conducted in 2004 that about 41% of Americans attend religious activities once a week at least, which shows religion is the main carrier of American traditional value and forms an indispensable part of American culture. The research of religions is a vital category in the American research field. Without realizing the influences of religion, it's hard to understand the thinking and behavioral pattern of American people.Since the founding of the United States the influences of religions on people's thinking has been fundamental. The functions or influences lie not only in the moral level, but also in so many other areas like the establishment of the government, its democratic system, and even the development of science, or the conflicts among different beliefs, which cannot be ignored. The research of the influences of religion on American society can help to know the American society and also offer reference to the development of religions in China.