What role does religion play in the drama Mother Courage and Her Children NU In Mother Courage and Her Children Bertolt Brecht shows that religion is often used as a tool in war Religion does not bring peace Instead it supports killing business and survival The story shows how faith is confused by war Religion Used in War Songs During a Catholic attack the Chaplain and the Cook sing the holy hymn A mighty fortress is our God But the hymn is sung while soldiers fight and kill Mother Courage even says The trouble with Poland is the Poles The holy words lose meaning Brecht shows how religion is misused to justify war Religion and the Chaplain The Chaplain travels with Mother Courage He prays but he also eats drinks and depends on her wagon He talks about God but supports the Protestant army When Swiss Cheese is caught the