Fact that interest in religion declines as societies get rich suggests main gain from religion is to help deal with stressful situations that happen a lot more to the poor.
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"No atheists in foxholes" seems to confirm that theory.
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> main gain from religion is to help deal with stressful situations that happen a lot more to the poor. "main"? Evidence doesn't support that. "Marginal" ? Yes.
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