Religious beliefs evolved by group-selection, tribe competing against …

E. O. Wilson
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Religious beliefs evolved by group-selection, tribe competing against tribe, and the illogic of religions is not a weakness but their essential strength. ✨ Altruistic groups, selfish people win. Bloomberg News Interview, www.postandcourier.com. May 5, 2012.
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Religious beliefs evolved by group-selection, tribe competing against tribe, and the illogic of religions is not a weakness but their essential strength. ✨ Altruistic groups, selfish people win. Bloomberg News Interview, www.postandcourier.com. May 5, 2012.

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