We’re an extremely social species, which is what led to our success. Being left out of or ostracized from our social groups is emotionally painful. I don’t think there’s more needed to explain why religious thinking hangs around despite critical thinking, though this certainly isn’t the only reason. Of course, that doesn’t apply to those who choose willful ignorance. And that’s not even addressing the fact that the certainty of religious belief probably feels pretty good.
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