(August 8, 2010 at 5:45 am)Edward the Theist Wrote: I mean, think about it, the mystical experience of advanced religious practitioners is almost the same across all religions: a sense of oneness with the universe. Couldn't it be that there is an evolutionary advantage given to those who are able to channel this primordial consciousness? I don't know, but I'm interested in what you think.
Richard Dawkins has answered the question about religious advantage.
But what is 'primordial conciousness' as you understand it?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYwWZ9QTNLE
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