Every culture may have its own views on religion but, as stated by Emile Durkheim, religion is vital because it “provides rituals, beliefs and a sense of group identity that deepens people's connection to the moral order". These rituals, associated with religion, help us find meaning in the situations we are forced to encounter in life. Wilcox states that “the norms – from faithfulness to forgiveness – taught in American houses of worship tend to strengthen churchgoers' commitments to their spouses, family members, and children and give them a roadmap for dealing with the disappointments, anger, and conflicts that emerge. in all family relationships." Beyond that, organized religious networks provide billions of dollars in charitable work, be it food, shelter, clothing, etc. Therefore, religion cannot be defined as intrinsically evil simply because of the actions of a few extreme individuals. This is not to say that religion is the answer to all of life's struggles or that anyone who identifies as religious does not encounter tensions in their daily activities, rather, looking at the whole, religion allows us to be better men and women for those around us