section_path: Religion/Adherence
section_name: Adherence
paragraph_text: Adherence
  
  Typical reasons for adherence to religion include the following:
  
  Psychologist James Alcock also summarizes a number of apparent benefits which reinforce religious belief. These include prayer appearing to account for successful resolution of problems, "a bulwark against existential anxiety and fear of annihilation," an increased sense of control, companionship with one's deity, a source of self-significance, and group identity.