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Religion still motivates sime people.
In early 2025 a million Hindus tried to bathe in a river at the same time. Why would anyone think this would be a good idea.
Robin Dunbar is Professor of Evolutionary Psychology at the University of Oxford. From his academic standpoint he charts the evolution of religion in all its many guises and forms.
Does the professor's analysis explain the enduring but shrinking appeal of non logical beliefs?
By David FreemanReligion still motivates sime people.
In early 2025 a million Hindus tried to bathe in a river at the same time. Why would anyone think this would be a good idea.
Robin Dunbar is Professor of Evolutionary Psychology at the University of Oxford. From his academic standpoint he charts the evolution of religion in all its many guises and forms.
Does the professor's analysis explain the enduring but shrinking appeal of non logical beliefs?

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