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Since the beginning of time, man has had a belief of some kind or another, and with beliefs normally comes a religion. From year 20 BC to the year 2003, people seem to need a religion or belief of a higher being. Some may believe to give a purpose and a meaning to their life and actions. Others may believe that no one is truly alone in the world and religions can comfort people from complete loneliness. Most religions consist of a life plan or goal giving those who follow something to look forward to in the afterlife. Whatever the reason for new religions to form, people must gain from the religions or else there would be no religions. One valid basis for a religion would be to give meaning and purpose to one’s life. Many centuries ago people did not have the scientific advances tha