"The Evolution of Religion" is exactly what the title suggests, and beyond. It traces religion's origins back to the first instincts of morality, through the archaic blossoming of polytheism, to the modern branching of creeds from the agnostic East to the monotheistic West. It also conducts an in-depth analysis of religion's organic and synthetic qualities. The organic aspect is demonstrated through consistencies between biology and theology, ranging from similarities in their 'tree-of-life' diagrams to specific phylogenetic characteristics. The synthetic facet is showcased through coinciding...

Morality, free will, consciousness, religion - the topics that have fueled endless philosophical discourse take on new life once we permeate their source: the human mind. Reality is often complex, and truth does not always bring security - the decision to confront these obstacles can be the most important decision a person will make. Guarding the gates, protecting us from fear, complexity, and the unknown is the toughest opponent you'll never meet: God. "Your Mind on God" explores why and how religion can simultaneously leverage and abandon our worldview on nature, society, and ourselves. But...