I can help with the arts questions of any one needs help

Well i might get reported for putting this out here buutt why do we all have to bow down to a greater being? yes i accept that there is someone higher that keeps most people going but for me its like something to throw to keep one in their what is the purpose of a religion and why do they always throw that if one dosent obide by the lord he will shun them?

In the artwork "that gentleman" by andrew wyeth how intense are the colors? what are their individual values and temperature?

Axel is thinking abou replacing the word astounded. which word would best to make the tone of the sentence more negative? a) surprised b) shocked c) astonished d) amazed