Our Lives Matter S1E17:   The Evolution of Religion

Episode 17 March 21, 2024 00:29:07
Our Lives Matter S1E17:   The Evolution of Religion
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Our Lives Matter S1E17:   The Evolution of Religion

Mar 21 2024 | 00:29:07

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Show Notes

Human intelligence lets us see a big picture of the world, and makes us wonder how to see an even bigger picture.  All over the world people have asked the same questions about life, and have used what they knew about the world to look for answers.   Religions tell stories about the origin of the world, what make the world function, morality, and the purpose of life.  The answers people have found are different, but the questions they asked are the same.  Which part of religion is more important?  The answers people believe in, or the questions people ask?…

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