Mysteries and uncertainties in day-to-day life have changed a lot since ancient times. The main reason for people following religion has remained exactly the same though. I believe this 'main reason' is to comfort their uncertainties and find answers to the many mysteries of life. We have to understand that scientific knowledge is far more advanced now than when people believed in the gods of Mount Olympus over two thousand years ago. There seemed to be no other explanation for the way things were. As modern people we may believe that belief in this immortal family of gods is somewhat irrational. We must appreciate though, that modern concerns explained by the existence of our new almighty God may be looked on in this same way by the people of the future.…
