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#### [[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]]
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**Status**:: #EVER/SPROUT
*edited 7:35 AM - July 08, 2022*
**Topics**:: [[religion]], [[anthropology]], [[history]]