this is why i prefer philosophy over religion
im also in the 'religion as a by-product of evolution' camp. each day that goes by i find myself seeing things more and more objectively, and analysing my own analyses all the time.
thats what happens when you're unemployed for the better part of a year i find
(, Sun 19 Sep 2010, 14:14, Reply)
of course, everything that humans are is a byproduct of our evolution
but religions like all adaptations and mutations, must compete for usefulness. It may be in today's environment it is less useful for success, and will become reduced. Of course, there is no single gene for religion, rather a combination encompassing things such as propensity to believe or to interpret natural phenomena as supernatural, for example
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cumquat may will not be commenting further on the allegations, Sun 19 Sep 2010, 15:47,
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yup i would agree with that
evolutionary behaviour is a very interesting subject. so much of our behaviour is pretty much useless this day and age. it becomes easier to transcend once you understand where these come from.
also fascinating is the history of 'God' or monotheistic religions. they do seem to have evolutionary traits.
(, Sun 19 Sep 2010, 15:59, Reply)