Morality does utilize evolution indirectly.
People who mistreat other people get thrown out of tribes, or beaten or killed. This makes it rather hard for them to reproduce, and their genetic line is more likely to die out.
People who play well with others generally prefer to hang out with like-minded people, and there is safety in numbers. Survival is better in a strong, mutually beneficial community, and the individuals who live in such an environment are more likely to have strong, healthy, safe offspring.
There is a natural bias towards moral behaviour in successful communities. Religion simply summarizes existing community standards in scripture and designates clergy to be teachers and enforcers.
People who mistreat other people get thrown out of tribes, or beaten or killed. This makes it rather hard for them to reproduce, and their genetic line is more likely to die out.
People who play well with others generally prefer to hang out with like-minded people, and there is safety in numbers. Survival is better in a strong, mutually beneficial community, and the individuals who live in such an environment are more likely to have strong, healthy, safe offspring.
There is a natural bias towards moral behaviour in successful communities. Religion simply summarizes existing community standards in scripture and designates clergy to be teachers and enforcers.