Religion as one of The Ultimate Mindsets?

To me it seems like religion is one of the ultimate mindsets. For those who are able to really be affected by religion to the point of deep resonance, it allows individuals and groups to really endure and persevere. For some it allows for a deep focus on some larger goal. For others it allows them to be willing to suffer or even die. And for some it allows for the willingness to kill others for the sake of something believed in, believing it will somehow protect or even gain favor and respect. Religion seems to serve as a mindset to be able bolster our efforts, allowing us to do some things that perhaps would be much more difficult without religion.