Cynthia believes that people are religious because they have a natural need to believe in something. She explains that if people did not believe in a higher being, there would be no explanation for our existence. She feels that people wouldn't feel as though they had a purpose in life.

Brandon is a 24 year old Sergeant in the Marine Corps. He is from Shelby, Montana. He does not actively practice any religion, but is a Christian. He is not presently involved with anyone and does plan to make a career out of the Marine Corps.

Amanda believes that people become religious based on what they were taught as they were raised. If the parents were devote church-going Catholics, then the child is bound to follow in their footsteps. She goes on to say that they need to feel there is something more after death.

The first response is based on a general belief that people have to have something to explain why they are here. This response squashes the natural human curiosities. Although, I believe that if people didn't believe in God, they would rely on the scientific explanation. The second points out that it is natural that when someone feels that they have lost all hope, they lean on the fact that God made things this way because it was His will. This relieves a large burden off the shoulder of many people who would otherwise no

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