Religion is the belief that there is a higher power or a god that governs our lives. Its members perform rituals that reflect their core beliefs and lay the foundation for how one should live their lives. Moreover, religion serves as a social network that has practical implications for everyday behaviors. For example, religions often enforce moral codes and dress codes for members. The rules governing these rituals are dictated by a supernatural being.
Those who practice religion accept the truths of their religion and share them with others. In many cases, religions promise punishment for failing to follow the prescribed rituals and maintain beliefs. But in many cases, people pursue spirituality for the sake of achieving inner peace. Religion is a social structure, which allows adherents to organize the best of humanity. Without religion, spirituality is self-indulgent and directionless.
In many countries, religion is a core part of daily life. In many African contexts, it is regarded as a belief system that helps people get rid of the sources of their unhappiness. In traditional societies, religion has been a subdomain of spirituality. Nevertheless, for many Africans, traditional religion is the background for their everyday activities.
People who practice religion are a significant proportion of the population. However, some people have a non-religious or atheistic attitude. For example, a large percentage of adults identify as religious, while a significant percentage say they are “spiritual but not religious”.