Otherwise, it's a nice feature that you can use to benefit your Civilization in many ways.
Religion is very useful in a Cultural Victory as it boosts Tourism with other Civs if you share a Religion. The formation of Religious Pantheons and the birth of Great Prophets are also explained, along with a detailed list of Founder, Follower, and Enhancer Beliefs that provide tips to using them, good combinations, and ideas for gameplay strategies you might try. I'll cover how to get Faith and the process of Founding a Religion and spreading it through Religious Pressure.
This Guide to Religion in Civilization V Gods and Kings and Brave New World will teach you how the Religion gameplay mechanic works and provide tips to using it to your advantage. Civilization 5 Religion Guide Generating Faith and Founding a Religion in G&K and BNW Civ 5 Religion Guide - Gods & Kings and Brave New Worldįounding a Religion Allows You to Choose from Many Bonuses (Beliefs)