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Religion beyond science
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Religion’s Evolution
Natural or individual belief in God is present in all human cultures. Religion's function as a social glue seems to benefit from a combination of promises of future joys and the threat of upcoming afflictions. At the same time, we should be vigilant so that the secular foundations of our societies are not weakened.
Where Atheism Became Religion
The Soviet regime tried to systematically destroy religions and instead created its own religious beliefs in the form of socialist atheism. Unlike other religions' divine promises, it soon became clear that its claimed utopia wasn't going to emerge.
Without the Ability to Comprehend the Cosmos
The question of why the universe exists has baffled philosophers and scientists since antiquity. But even Descartes demonstrated the futility of looking for reasons based on expediency.