Restrictive influence of religion on the masses

Religions may have a very strong and subtle hold over the masses, particularly in poor and underdeveloped areas, and may retard development on account of rigid doctrine. Religious influence may conflict with political influence on ideological grounds.

1. Restrictive practices
2. Dependence on religion

1. Unreached peoples

1. Collapse of belief systems

1. Irreligiousness
2. Disintegration of organized religion

1. Restricting the masses

1. Uninfluence
2. Restriction
3. Nonrestrictive
4. Influence