"Religion is our ancient heritage of idea concerning the origin of all living things and the meaning of life."(Spencer, 25) Religion has been around since the beginning of man. The word religion has a different meaning to different cultures. Some believe that it is a type of control and traditions passed from generation to generation. Others see it as an inspiration and emotions or rituals and worship (Spnecer, 52). Most people use some sort of Religion. It is what gives people hope and a since of justice. Religion helps people not to fear death or gives them a since of comfort when they lose a loved one. Most Religions have a bible that they follow. A bible gives them rules and teaches them about their God or gods. This book is to be obeyed and followed throughout ones life. The following will discuss the origin of religion, religion's function and the questions man has, and how myths are viewed as part of religion.
             "The origin of religion has often been largely a matter of guesswork." (Spencer, 67) The time of Jesus man had already attained a very high form of religion so before Christ there must have been a gradual evolution of religion up to higher forms. Next we must assume that lower religion forms must have been from the stoneage era that was untouched by modern civilization. These tribes were most likely scared of spirits and of dark jungles so they relied on witchdoctors to practice magic. The also believed that our souls hovered around for a time and then were reincarnated (Spencer, 68). Soon witchdoctors became priests and priests had temples and made sacrifices and wrote books of rituals. Soon people learned that love thy neighbor was the main focus of religion and the one who taught this first was Jesus. Therefore Christianity and higher forms of religion was founded.
             People ask themselves many questions such as who am I, where am I going, what is the importance of my ex...