Jared Diamond on Religion

Jared Diamond speaks of religion from an anthropological perspective.

Politicians use organized religion to justify their theft (taxes).
Politicians use religion to justify war.
The popularity of a religion does not say anything of its verity.
These values are not the whole explanation for religions.

I recommend Collapse by Jared Diamond
Guns, Germs, and Steel is also excellent.

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