What is Anthropology and its importance to religion?

Anthropology studies the science of human beings. From our ancestory, culture, physical character, evironmental and social relations. The key issue with regard to religion starts with the question, " Where did humans come from?". From this point on there are several twists and turns depending on your source of information. There is little doubt that religion has played a huge role in the development of mankind and his perception of the world around him.