Religion affects the lives of its followers by...

1. Moral Code

1.1. A moral code would make people act different ways. Some people could say that their religion tells them to help someone they they need to donate weekly to be good and another person might say that their religion only tells them to be kind to others and you don't need to donate anything to be good.

2. Understanding of Life

2.1. Have an understanding of life would have people see life in different ways. Some people might believe that life is random and there is nothing you can do to change it and some people might believe that someone is planing out your own life before you and that they are doing whats best for you.

3. Peaceful Coexistence

3.1. Having a understanding if peaceful coexistence would have people think different. Some people might believe that they should stay in their own area and others might believe that they should take what they want. Because of the different beliefs, this would make people act different ways.