The idea that humans naturally evolved to be religious is funny. Do you think that mammals naturally trend to theism, or is it a general vertebrate thing? — Nope, our ancestors were quite actively selected for religion, with fire and sword.
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Replying to @Plinz
Not to nitpick, but selecting for with fire and sword is evolution. You can't be the fittest if you don't survive.
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Replying to @speakerjohnash
It was breeding, i.e. evolution against a fitness function that was imposed based on an intentional model. I agree that it is still evolution, but one where the explanation of the fitness function requires understanding the intentional model and its implications.
12:36 PM - 9 May 2019
from Palo Alto, CA
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