List two effects organized religion has had on society.

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What effects do you think organized society has had on society?

Have you thought about:
* Crusades?
* Gandhi's and King's nonviolence influences?
* Conflicts between Shias and Sunnis?
* Christian missionaries depriving natives of their cultures?
* Ongoing conflicts between Protestants and Catholics in Ireland?
* Colonization of New England because of religious disputes in Europe?
* Anti-Semitism?
* Magnificent cathedrals in Europe?
* Blue laws?
* Christmas and Easter being U.S. national holidays?
* Religious opposition to abortion?
* Religious opposition to contraceptives?
* Political influences?
Ms. Sue thank you so much for all of those responses.
Thanks a bunch!
You're very welcome!