Originally Posted by
Rjk
interesting you mention an "innate religious impulse" that's basically how Richard Dawkins explains the proliferation of religions throughout all of human history.
we are genetically predisposed to hold beliefs and cultures, especially ones we are exposed to in our youth as it has been a very useful evolutionary tactic - i.e. we don't eat this berry, or the meat of this animal etc.
modern organised religions are basically a side effect of these traits that have been used by people.to.hold.power
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