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The five "R"s that probably inspired the invention of god and religion:

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The five "R"s that probably inspired the invention of god and religion:
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RE: The five "R"s that probably inspired the invention of god and religion:
June 1, 2013 at 12:02 pm
The most primitive hunter-gatherer societies we have available for study show an animist religion based on the idea of everything having a "spirit."
The best explanation for that is the realization that something happens when an animal dies and the solution that primitive humans came up with is that the "spirit" leaves the body.

In truth - its really no stupider than what theists believe now.
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RE: The five "R"s that probably inspired the invention of god and religion: - by Minimalist - June 1, 2013 at 12:02 pm

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