Religion and Death
Michael argues that the roots of religious belief extend far beyond a fear of death. He suggests that as human societies evolved from small tribes to larger groups, the need for social norms and moral enforcement led to the development of religious concepts. Rather than being primarily driven by death anxiety, people engage with religion for community, altruism, and a sense of moral responsibility.In this clip
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Michael Shermer - Death, How To Avoid It, and Why You Shouldn't Be Afraid | CS Podcast #2
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Why are people drawn to religion?
Why are people drawn to religion, as discussed in the episode #396: Permission to Grieve with J.S. Park and the clip Navigating Belief Systems, as well as in episode 910: Paul Chek and the clip Atheism and Father Wounds?
Why are people drawn to religion, as discussed in the episode #396: Permission to Grieve with J.S. Park and the clip Navigating Belief Systems, as well as in the episode 910: Paul Chek and the clip Atheism and Father Wounds?