I think there is a common theme among all types of religion that makes it a necessary characteristic of human existence. Just as any trait evolves to increase a species chance of survival, religion serves a purpose too. I think the concepts in this article relate back to our ancestor's early days, when being a part of a group was critical to survival. Nowadays, we experience feelings of relief and security when we are accepted into a group and have the potential to become painfully lonely when we are rejected. There are many different examples of successful groups and communities but the most powerful, influencing ones are always centered on communally shared and socially accepted perceptions of morality. And these perceptions don't have to necessarily be moral (by our standards), they just have to be convincing enough that they become accepted widespread as an important cause. The Holocaust is an example of this. Adolf Hitler and his supporters took advantage of their audience's natural inclinations to participate as a group by convincing them that what they were doing was for the betterment of the group. Because he was so talented at doing this, he brainwashed millions of people into performing heinous acts of cruelty. Though in that particular instance our ancestral adaptations made us vulnerable, it goes to show how powerful the trait really is. Religion utilizes similar instruments. Religion gives people a cause, a purpose and modeled way of living. It brings millions of people together who all share similar values and morals. Depending on the religion, most are widespread and socially accepted by the society where they are practiced. After Toba erupted thousands of years ago, our ancestors were forced to stick together and work as a group which in turn led to our species evolving complex cognitive functions. So is religion an adaptation or an evolutionary by-product? I think it's a little of both. Our adaptation to environmental changes thousands of years ago and the resulting cognitive advancements both played a part in the emergence of religion.
like Liz Cheney, became a conservative rock star. She rallied the troops at Tea Party gatherings, including the massive march in D.C. in September, proposed her own health care reform bill, and cosponsored others. Gail Collins labeled her "Washington's newest Famous Strange Person," proving once again that liberals have no measure from the force from the reinvigorated conservative movement that's about to hit them.
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