Question

Construct an argument for or against the following statement: Religion is more influential in shaping a culture or society than government. I just want a small summary to work off of that's all

Answer 1

Religion has been more influential in shaping culture than a government.  During the early years of colonization, religion played a role to make the people submit themselves. The culture of subservience was easily used by the clergy, in other words, the people's faith had become a tool to easily expand the lands of Europe. 

Answer 2

Religion is more influential in shaping culture or society than a government. Religion will always affect the lifestyle of people in any community. Rules are always somehow followed because that is how the community lives or is supposed to live. With religion, people will tend to follow rules from their God that they look up to, and the help of other fellow people with the same religion. This can change people's lives than that of the rules by the government.