Ryan McAvoy said:

In all seriousness, I'd like to ask...

What is the point of Religion?

I've never understood what the practical benefit is of believing in something that by default has no proof behind it (That's what faith is). I'd be genuinely interested in how and what it adds to life that many consider it worth spending time, effort and money on?

Alright, let's assume there is no evidence either for or against religion (I think this is slightly unfair because I believe that there is evidence for my beliefs, but there is so much room for debate in that area that I will ignore that for now). So, what could possibly be good about it? I'll list some reasons in point form (the numbers have nothing to do with importance):

1. Hope: religion often provides hope in an afterlife.

2. Happiness: religion and prayer have been shown to increase happiness in multiple studies.

3. Explanation of the supernatural. This is a reason people adhere to religion, though it may not really belong in this answer.

4. Unification: this is debatable, but in theory, if everyone followed one religion there would be a lot fewer problems in the world, depending on the religion.

5. Community: by sharing beliefs and meeting every so often, communities of people are formed and people have a chance to meet with people who share their beliefs.

6. It explains the origins of the universe (science does this, but it doesn't give a very satisfactory answer).

EDIT: I forgot a big one:

7. Religion gives life meaning and purpose in a way that cannot be without religion.

I could continue were I allowed to take things as they are and not ignoring evidence for and against religion.