The Making of Religion

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The book explores the evolution of human beliefs regarding the spirit and soul, tracing their origins from reflections on sleep, dreams, and death. It argues that early worship of ancestral spirits evolved into the conception of gods, culminating in the belief in a singular supreme deity. The author posits that these beliefs stem from flawed interpretations of experiences, suggesting that revisiting and reevaluating these long-held ideas can yield valuable insights. The text encourages a fresh examination of the evidence surrounding these foundational concepts in religion.