Religion affects the lives of its followers by...

1. Sense of Belonging

1.1. Religion helps with the sense of belonging by making everyone feel like they fit in. They are all doing and following the same rules and beliefs. An example of this is with the Muslims. They all follow the 5 Pillars of Faith. Five times a day they all pray facing the holy city and fast together in the same month. They all can share their stories together about their pilgrimage.

2. Understanding of Life

2.1. Religion helps with the understanding of life because you know where you stand and you understand why you're here. Like in the Hindu Caste Systems where they all know what place they've been born from and what group they're in.

3. Peaceful Coexistence

3.1. Peaceful Coexistence in their religion helps with everyone being at peace and calmness. I think an example of this is the 10 Commandments that say you have to be truthful with your neighbor and that means everyone. It also says only one god which helps keep everyone believing in and trusting one person, and getting along.