First of all, religion helps people find their faith and spiritual belonging. Generally speaking, people's beliefs and their spiritual affiliation do occupy an important part in their whole life. They must obey some orders required by their religion that are actually beneficial to them. For example, Christianity forbids people to drink too much and take drugs. More importantly, people can seek comfort in their religion. In other words, when they face difficulties or suffer from sadness, they can find a positive spirit to comfort them and provide them with solutions to some extent.
Secondly, religions, such as Christianity, help people materially. As we all know, in the United States, many religious organizations provide funds and scholarships for universities and students. Many teenagers want to apply for such scholarships to help them finish their studies or do some scientific research.
Third, religion helps to adjust people's relationships. Many religious organizations or local churches may hold some activities, such as religious gatherings, camping, hiking, cultural performances and voluntary work.
Finally, religion has an important influence on international affairs, especially those between the United States and the Middle East. Conflicts between religions will lead to misunderstandings and even completely opposite opinions among countries.
In a word, Americans live in an environment where religion has penetrated into all aspects of their lives.
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