The main functions of religion include: a system of explanation and justification of morality. Religion in society provides us with a sense of purpose, security, morality, and obedience. This has an impact on every society because, as Pojman states, “it legitimizes social customs, morality itself, as well as rituals for the dedication of children, rites of passage, marriage and the passage from death to the afterlife” (Pojman 1). This provides an accurate explanation of the different traditions and cultural views that exist around the world. Pojman stated in his introduction: “no other topic has played such a profound role in human history as religion.” (Pojman 1). This is important because the way we view religion is the way philosophical arguments are presented. The way we philosophically analyze religion begins with the notion of a theistic God. The theistic God, in his most general sense, is seen as an omnipotent, omniscient, and all-knowing deity. Phenomenology, cosmology, teleology, ontology, religious experience, are some of the ways people attempt to make sense of God and religion philosophically. In J.L. Mackie's Evil and Omnipotence, the problem of evil arises, “only to someone who believes that there is a God who is both omnipotent and entirely good” (Peterson 289). According to Mackie we cannot believe in omnipotence, omnibenevolence and evil at the same time. He surrenders to contradictions. Alvin Plantinga rejected Mackie's claim by saying, "Does the theist contradict himself?" (Peterson 297). Plantinga showed that Mackie's three statements contained no logical contradictions. Anselm's ontological argument attempts to demonstrate the existence of God simply through formal structure and necessity. Anselm has used a deductively valid argument t...... middle of the paper ...... and cannot see the truth in reality, from his point of view. Pojman gives us a clear example of Marx's possible critique: "Marxism has been criticized as a misguided attempt to reduce all human experience to class struggle and economic conditions" (Pojman 5). Pojman recognizes that Freud's vision falls exclusively within the limits of psychology and psychology. Marx approaches the boundaries of sociology. These views perhaps lack philosophical input. Pojman and Plantinga are not the only ones answering these questions. Mackie will try to defend Freud and Marx because he is an absolutely atheist guy. Many others would join the conversation. As soon as the discussions begin, the philosophy begins. The primary functions of religion in society will continue to be extremely influential for years to come. As long as we have indefinite answers, there will always be religion in society.