Another fine article by Newscientist.com
"The origin of religious belief is something of a mystery, but in recent years scientists have started to make suggestions. One leading idea is that religion is an evolutionary adaptation that makes people more likely to survive and pass their genes onto the next generation. "
February 7th, 2009 at 04:08
It looks like the "god module" is hard wired into our brains. Interesting development from the chipmunk ranks. If this module is active, it would be a lot of effort to switch it off I think, so why bother … ofc there is another option to that (lobotomy, anyone?)
ps: when i'm posting its already 7th february, so Happy 8th bday, Blaze!! /pat
February 7th, 2009 at 09:26
omg epic emote with that email :D:D:D