Its about the social, political, and individual functions of religion in general. Short but contains a lot of information and explains well with examples.

Religion affects our world in a variety of ways. The social, political, and individual functions are very important in basing the development of a society and how its people relate to it. Different religions promote different values or morals that will alter these functions and developments. Though this holds true, all religions have a main goal of creating a society where the citizens feel their society and lifestyle is of the highest quality. One of …

…in one single moral community called a Church, all those who adhere to them." So for individuals religion can also provide a sense of community with certain morals and beliefs. This can help boost their self-esteem and what not to make them a better person. The final thing religion can do for an individual is give answers. It gives explanations for the unexplained to put people at ease about certain topics that can cause anxiety.