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Whew. Early religions began (with the exception of the early worship of Deity/s) with the worship of ancestors.
One of the most ancient on record is the worship of Nimrod, the mighty Babylonian Hunter.
In fact; it is supposed that many deities have their origins in people who actually existed. There are even some, where people are now, no longer sure if indeed they even DID exist. Still others where MANY are not sure, such as Buddha, who despite being commonly reported to have been an actual historical character, yet some either do not know so, or do not believe so. There again, the same can be said of all religions. At the end of the day; we weren't there, and we only have history, Archaeology etc. to prove so.
Some religions come out of Deity/ies contacting humans, others where people "went off out into the wild" in order to attempt to communicate with God/s.
These all constitute "Religious Experiences" as one answer to your question.
Still other religions were born out of logic and deduction. The Red Indians belief in spirits which are bound to forces and objects in nature was an observation of the importance of these things, and thus an attempt to ascribe forces to them outside of the usual perusing of the physical senses.
It is, of course possible to over or under spiritualize something.
Still other religions/aspects are derived out of need. God's of fertility, God's of farming/weather and such could be appealed to, usually by the engaging of a ceremony or rite, often with a sacrifice or token offering made to the respective Deity. Volcanos have been given God-like status in some cultures, and given their ability to wipe out whole communities and their obvious power, it is no wonder early peoples thought so.
Akin to overspiritualization is the "making of a wrong association." That is; just because water flows down a river, it doesn't necessarily follow that it has an innate life of it's own. Yet; it is treated as having such in several religions.
So; ignorance (and occasionally correct associations) is another answer...
What else can I help you with?
Why cultures develop economic systems?
why dp cultures develop economic systems
How did the religions of India affect other cultures?
it affected many other cultures by indian people coming to U.S.A. and supposely teaching us their religions and cultures
What is Edward Burnett Tylor known for?
He was best known for his work in cultural evolutionism, He looked at how cultures, societies and religions all develop and interact with one another.
Is different cultures the same as different religion?
Yes, cultures and religions are the same.
What cultures practice the religions in Canada?
Canadians
From what cultures did mandalas originate?
In the Hindu and Buddhist religions
Why do you learn about world religions at school?
People's religious beliefs are a key element of their culture and also influence their behavior. It's important to understand the main tenets of the various religions in order to understand the development of different value systems, cultures and governments.
Creation stories of other cultures and different religions?
There are numerous stories of creation in many different cultures and religions. A very comprehensive compilation can be found in the Related links below.
What are indigenous religions?
It depends on which region you are speaking of.
How many religions did African Americans have back then?
there were 500 cultures
Is Judaism the same as Chrstainity?
no. they are two different religions and cultures.
Why study India?
it is good to learn about other cultures and religions .......... (:
