davetansley, 1 year ago (edited 10 months ago) Religion has certain self-reinforcing properties. Kind of like genes that make it more likely to propagate against other forms of information. Believing without question is better than questioning Not believing will be punished Virtue will be rewarded Spreading the belief is a virtue You should obey your parents Combine that with young human brains being malleable, and religion tends to continue against all odds.
Religion has certain self-reinforcing properties. Kind of like genes that make it more likely to propagate against other forms of information.
Combine that with young human brains being malleable, and religion tends to continue against all odds.