"Religion helps us relate to the unknown universe around us by answering the basic questions of who we are, where we come from, and where we are going. "or "Understanding a person's religious background tells you more about that person's attitude and values. Such understanding is valuable for successful human relations-in both public and private life" (pg. 25) Description of Assignment: After reading Chapter 1 and thinking about the function of religion in society, summarize the meaning of one of the quotations from the chapter or from a credible source. (quotations provided above, just choose one) Then, in a different paragraph interpret its meaning and refute and/or agree with the quotation. Make sure that you provide reasonable evidence (personal, anecdotal, or researched) to support your claim. Make sure you also quote one time from the textbook or from the credible source. Finally, if directly quoting an idea or phrase from an author, be sure to follow the appropriate MLA guidelines