Religion above all things has been a factor, and sometimes the most important factor, in everyone's daily life. Religion is everywhere, with no avoidance possible (unless of course you are a hermit in the Himalaya). And for some religion has even destroyed their lives. To quote Albert Einstein, "If this being is omnipotent, then every occurrence, including every human action, every human feeling and aspiration is also His work; how is it possible to think of holding men responsible for their deeds and thoughts before such an almighty Being? In giving out punishment and rewards He would to a certain extent be passing judgment on Himself. How can this be combines with the goodness and righteousness ascribed to Him?". This is not a diminishing factor against religion. It is said to make a person think, not to prove religion wrong. But because religion is so powerful and probably ever flowing (in a time sense) it makes religion tedious and overbearing. But to some that's the point; religion wouldn't be religion if all you had to do was prey once a day it would seem to easy. Yet, it trucks on, attracting more and more for the belief of a certain God. The power of religion is present in everyday lives, and even more so in the past. Today in developed countries, the power of government has surpassed the power of religion. This change occurred in the United States sometime in the 18th century. The third world countries still have the predominance of religious power.
             In the middle ages, belief in God was not a choice, but a matter of fact. With church services held daily, tithes (which were like paying an electric bill), and clergy held in extreme high regard and ranked almost to points of absurdity, for power in the middle ages was located at the church. And in some the power was misused from personal vendettas to actual control over a noble and sometimes a king. If you weren&apo
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