> [!infobox] <s class="aside-in"><em>mentioned in 3 evergreens</em></s> #### [[How religions are formed]] Religions often claim to be a result of divine inspiration and providence, but [[anthropology]] tells a different story. Religions are formed in a variety of ways, including collections of traditions slowly gathered and passed down over time, beliefs laid out by one or a small group of individuals that reflect beliefs of the time. - includes:: [[Christianity has many sources other than the Bible]] > ![[10_Sources/books - Sapiens#^308475533]] includes:: [[What is the origin of religion]] - answered by:: [[Religion as a collection of beliefs]] - answered by:: [[Religion as a rational bid for supernatural reward]] - answered by:: [[Religion as an explanation of the origin of the universe]] ### <hr class="footnote"/> **Status**:: #EVER/SPROUT *edited 7:35 AM - July 08, 2022* **Topics**:: [[religion]], [[anthropology]], [[history]]