The Reformation in Geneva led by John Calvin obviously had its social functions while it reconstructed the theological system and religious life.

加 尔 文领导的日内瓦宗教改革运动，在重新构建神学体系和教会生活的同时，亦凸显了社会功能。

Through the lens of evolution then, a belief in God serves a very important purpose: Religious belief set us on the path to modern life by stopping cheaters and promoting the social good.

通过进化的镜头，我们看到“信仰上帝”提供了一个很重要的目的：宗教信仰把我们领上现代生活的道路，人们之间减少或停止互相欺骗，合作促进良好的社会福利。

However, I've found that there are certain principles that can be applied to any life, no matter what your religious beliefs or what your standard of living.

然而，我发现了某些可以运用到任何生命中的特定的规则，不管你的宗教信仰和你的生活标准是什么。

Religious people tend to report more life satisfaction, and a new study explains why.

有报道称信徒们在生活中更易满足，一项新的研究揭示了原因。

Another popular parental tactic is to discover late in life a deeply held religious faith, in the hope of winning a place in a church-run school.

另一个常用的伎俩是，家长活了大半辈子后变成一个虔诚的教徒，只为了赢得教会学校的一个位置。