The human mind evolved to believe in the gods. It did not evolve to believe in biology.
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True character arises from a deeper well than religion.
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Because the living environment is what really sustains us.
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Once I feel I'm right, I have enjoyed provoking.
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The human juggernaut is permanently eroding Earth's ancient biosphere.
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I see no way out of the problems that organized religion and tribalism create other than humans just becoming more honest and fully aware of themselves.
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