Week One: How does religion shape our lives?

This  is  such  a  hard  topic  to  write  about.  I'd  have  to  say  that  there's  not  one  definite  answer  to  this,  as  it  would  vary  for  different  people.  For  me  though,  I  think  religion  definitely  has  an impact  on  all  of  us,  whether  or  not  we  include  it  as  a  important  part  of  our  lives  or  don't acknowledge  it  at  all.
Religion  most  certainly  influences  the  way  in  which  we  look  at  life  as  well  as  the  way  in which  we  treat  other  people.  It  can  determine  our  morals  and  what  we  value.  It  gives  us  a reason  to  wake up  in  the  morning,  to  keep  on  going  when  a  voice  in  our  heads  asks  us,  "who  are  you?"  or,  "is  there  meaning  behind  it  all?"  It  has  the  ability  to  change  our  way  of thinking  and  ultimately,  provides  purpose.