Author: Holden Ferguson
Why Religion Feels Universal, A Secular Take
As an atheist, I’ve always found religion fascinating. I don’t believe in it, but I see it as a powerful and lasting part of human culture. Almost every society, no matter how isolated, has created some form of religion. Many of these societies share similar moral beliefs: don’t murder, don’t steal, help your neighbor, protect the innocent. This almost universal nature prompts an interesting quest...