Study was conducted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison , Durham . It suggests that societies with less access to food and water are more likely to believe in all-powerful , moralistic deities . Research also uncovered link between a belief in high gods who enforce a moral code and a strong social hierarchy .
Study was conducted by National Evolutionary Synthesis Centre , Durham . It suggests that societies with less access to food and water are more likely to believe in all-powerful , moralistic deities . Research also uncovered link between a belief in high gods who enforce a moral code and a strong social hierarchy .