They say that religions are cultural inventions which are costly and destructive for individual believers . Jonathan Haidt : Religion , like love and ethical action , is a way to transcend the self . He says whether you believe or not , religion accomplishes the goal of group inspiration . Haidt says religion 's ability to move people makes it an evolutionary advantage for humans . He says our minds evolved to be more religious in tandem with our cultures .
Jonathan Haidt : Religion , like love and ethical action , is a way to transcend the self . He says whether you believe or not , religion accomplishes the goal of group inspiration . Haidt says religion 's ability to move people makes it an evolutionary advantage for humans . He says our minds evolved to be more religious in tandem with our cultures .