Major religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity and Islam have been among the most influential forces in history.

Major Religions are among the Most Influential Forces in History

Introduction

Religions are among the most influential forces in history , if not the most influential at all . Most historical events that has shaped or helped shaped the world as it is today were founded along religious backgrounds and teachings . From Constantine to the fall of the Roman Empire , from European conquest to the Crusades , and from the condemnation of heretics to religious terrorism , these are events with religious influences that took part in the course of history . Even today , religion plays

an important role in people 's actions that affect the society and even influences politics . Religion is so influential in fact that even when science has slowly displaced religious beliefs , it has remained a powerful force in dictating public opinion , compelling political leaders to act according to their standards

Religion 's Role in Society

Religion is an important in every human civilization . The culture tradition and beliefs of people are based on religion . The importance of religion in every human civilization , and indeed of the society , could not have been stated more precisely in Charles Taylor 's foreword to Marcel Gauchet 's book entitled The Disenchantment of the World : A Political History of Religion from which he used Durkheim 's ideas . He explained that for Durkheim , religion was the very basis of society - a pattern of practices that gives a certain shape to our social imaginary (as cited in Taylor 1997 , x . Gauchet , on the other hand explained...