Religious beliefs evolved by group-selection, trib... -E. O. Wilson

Religious beliefs evolved by group-selection, tribe competing against tribe, and the illogic of religions is not a weakness but their essential strength.

E. O. Wilson , Scientist
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E. O. Wilson, whose full name is Edward Osborne Wilson, is an American biologist, researcher, and author. He is considered one of the world's leading experts on ants and has made significant contributions to the study of biodiversity.

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