stretching from maine to kentucky, this was the most successful of the religious communities in the mid-1800s.

To create an industrial workforce. 

The sumerian empire worshipped a lot of natural aspects like wind. the impact on civilization was people abided by rules to avoid displeasing gods and it created a drive in people to be good. i hope this is what you were looking for, as this question was quite broad.

Cis the answer to this question.