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According to Francis Collins, the director of the NIH and former director of the Human Genome Project (and former atheist turned Christian), human beings are genetically programmed to look for a higher power. What has been nicknamed the "God gene" is a genetic sequence in all human beings that predisposes them to believe that there is something greater than themselves, according to his book "The Language of God." Humans are also social animals, preferring a small herd to solitude or large crowds. Thus, humans are genetically wired to come together in small groups with similar beliefs, including their beliefs in a higher power. Why people believe the various things they do is another argument, but at least according to Collins we are all wired for some version of an organized religion.
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What is the difference if you are religious you are good and if you are not religious you are bad?
A:The difference is prejudice or pride, depending on the context. Of course, religious and non-religious people are equally capable of being good and equally capable of being bad. But a minority of religious people do not see it like this, believing that religious people are inherently good and non-religious people are inherently bad. That view in itself is bad, or in religious terms, a sin - either the sin of prejudice or the sin of pride. These are sins a non-religious person is unlikely to commit, at least in this comparison.
Are religious people stereotyped?
On the contrary, they are just the opposite to being stereotyped. Religious people have a purpose in their lives, each one an individual capable of thinking and reasoning for themselves. It is unfortunate that those who are not religious can be classed as stereotyped.
Not Capable of being dissolved?
The term for not being capable of being dissolved in insoluble.The term for being capable of being dissolved is soluble.
How people earn a living?
By doing work they were capable of and being paid for it.
What is a positive thing about being stereotyped?
Some people are not capable of doing different things
Why do religious people think people are better than animals?
The reason for most people who are very religious thinking that animals don't have souls, or that humans are better than them is because of the fact that animals don't seem to be capable of intelligent thought, or higher thinking capabilities.
What is the effects of religious beliefs on people?
The effects on religious people are kind ,loveing, careful people become great friends with other people that they do not . They have a nicer effect when being around other people
What does capable of being applied means?
Carcinogenic "applicable" means capable of being applied
How much land is capable of being farmed in Iran?
About 14 percent is capable for being farmed.
What is the meaning of employable?
Capable of being employed; capable of being used; fit or proper for use.
How do non religious and religious people find hope?
Religious people find hope through God or their gods. I would say its rather hard to find hope if you're not religious. I've never tried not being religious so I really wouldn't know : )
What are the characteristics of Visayan people?
The Visayan people are native to the Philippines. Characteristics of them include being family oriented, as well as being deeply religious and a brave people.
