If you've taken part in a religious service, have you ever stopped to think about how people become believers? Where do the rituals come from? And what purpose does it all serve? This week, we bring y...Show More
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iso_squared recommended:Apr 3rd, 2021
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danny recommended:Mar 16th, 2021
This is the most academic discussion of religion I've heard. Was a great convo but if you are religious you may get offended.
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mootMar 16th, 2021
@danny absolutely! It does take away from the spirituality of religion and this narrative does hold a lot of weight toward that 😯
mm recommended:Mar 8th, 2021
Was religion actually created by evolution? Interesting perspective from a psychologist on the science of religion and how faith helps organize societies.
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cpr recommended:Mar 3rd, 2021
How religions came to be – their evolutionary purpose. Could be a difficult but worthy listen for deeply religious people.
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moot recommended:Mar 1st, 2021
We often understand religion to be a sacred guiding point in often chaotic, mundane, or difficult times and in our lives. However, what if certain religious rituals can be understood through an evolutionary sense or moral and social control? But on the other side of the coin, how might this rational...Show More
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leslyMar 9th, 2021
@mo-to great observation! It leads me to think of the separation of those two schools of thought: believing in the divinity of religion and believing in the rational evolution of religion. Are they mutually exclusive or can they coexist? 🤔
mootMar 9th, 2021
@lesly totally, it makes me think of separation of church and state, or secular vs. religious powers 🤓