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宗教的功能（Religious function） Two, the basic functions of religion 11, the cognitive function of religion Cognitive activity is the basic activity of human beings. Nature, society and human beings are all objects of human cognition. People are eager to know them, master their laws, seek advantages and avoid disadvantages, and lead a happy life. Rational cognitive ability is undoubtedly the main means of human cognition. However, the world of human existence is not fixed, but with the expansion of human activities, there is no limit. Therefore, there is no end to the realm of human cognition. As for the rational cognitive ability of the people of the specific era, there are always many things that are not within the scope of the understanding of vision, and many problems can not be answered. The lack of reason for these problems leaves an opportunity for human imagination and imagination. Religion is the use of fantasy to provide a means of cognition for mankind, giving a religious answer to the question of nature, society, and life. For example, for the origin of all things, religion puts forward creationism. Christians believe that God created man and all things in the world in seven days; they believe that Allah created the heavens and the earth and all things, by making them think the creation of blood clots; Hindu god Brahma created man and all things. For example, for the movement and development of human society, religion considers that God is intended to dominate and determine, and the law of social development is the embodiment of divine intention. Obviously, these conclusions of religion are quite different from those of natural and social sciences. With the development of natural science and social science, mans understanding of nature and society and human being is more and more thorough. The explanation of religion for nature, life and society is more and more overturned. However, religion does not and does not fall out of the field of understanding, because