Why Are Humans Religious? - A Profound Explanation

Religion and Spirituality is a critical element of being a human. Although we are seeing an increasing number of people express their spirituality in a nonreligious manner, rigid religious belief systems still dominate the planet today. This video will explain in-depth the point of religion, the purpose it serves, and why so many people believe in it.

[arrivagabry]

I'll tell you why people have the need for religion, they don't accept death, they need to believe that there is another better life after death.

[scottmoore]

Because life is complicated and hard, reality is harsh and unforgiving, and there are many things that we’d like to have answers to that we simply don’t. Religion is about pretending none of this is true because it feels better to imagine that it’s not. That’s literally it.

[NightWriting]

1. Children are spoonfed with religion. What the parents believe is a big influence on what you will believe.
2. You must FEAR God! He can do whatever he wants with you. So people do not dare to look the other way.

It is actually very easy to burst the bubble. You just need to ask questions.
But when you confront a believer, give a thousand arguments that doubt the existence of God.
They still see 'their' religion as the truth. I have no doubt that people are brainwashing eachother without knowing it.

[rouzbeakhlaghi]

I grew up non-religious in an Islamic country. After going through a brief depression period at 15 because of the Islamic teachings at school, I became an atheist (without even knowing what it was until a few years later). From 18 to 22, I'd call myself an atheist and "debate" people over their faith, Islam or otherwise. I learned a lot about argumentation and logical fallacies.
Then, at 22 I encountered psychedelics (which I don't condone using). I had my first experience with acid after some thorough research on its effects. I went into the experience with a very open mind but very low expectations. After the trip, I couldn't call myself an atheist anymore, as I had witnessed miracles and evidence for the existence of a "higher intelligence" or whatever. I knew something to be true without having empirical evidence for it (no evidence other than my own subjective experience). Faith.
I know I'm not a Muslim or Christian, I know I no longer feel comfortable calling myself an atheist, yet I don't know what I actually believe. I'd still debate people over their faith to see how they justify it or whether or not it holds up to scrutiny as I would like mine to do so.

(Sorry for the wall of text)

[aribena]

This video is really clever. I come from a very religious Jewish family and I was never taught why I was Jewish. I was just expected to practice everything in my religion without raising my voice or id get in trouble. I’m 20 now and I’m not religious anymore. It’s made me so much more open and I feel my creative side coming out as now I’m free to think what I want.

[cartoonheart]

I was raised catholic and it never resonated. I knew I wanted to break away from it, but it was difficult. I felt like it had a stranglehold on me especially because of family pressure. At one point I just made the decision to let it go. It was very liberating. Thank you for the video.

[jovialbivouacker]

Fear of the unknown and death are big contributors to religious beliefs.😐🤔

[RighteousOutlawMusic]

You should make a video where you visit a leader of each religion in an attempt to be convinced/converted

[monke]

I grew up non-religious with no religious trauma. Homophobia was never preached, racism was seldom preached(my father had his moments), and we never went to church. Throughout the years, I became atheist, and so did my mother and sister, but father stayed a christian through label, but never practice. I had a a period where I was an antitheist, but this was due to religion confusing me, I didn't understand it. Then I met my partner, a christian guy, he opened my eyes to the concept of individuality.

I am an atheist, but I am rather fascinated by the differences than hateful towards it.

Christian as a kid, full-blown atheist thereafter, and now convinced spiritualist after unexpectedly awakening with LSD. Wonder if I’ll end up back where I began.

[Jason.Brayshaw]

About 4 years ago I read 'Autobiography of a Yogi' by Paramahansa Yogananda, and he expresses the same ideal that both Eastern and Western religions are really about finding and acquiring the Kingdom of God - within you. In other words, 'Self-Realisation'. Great video. Really enjoyed it.

[bradynorris]

Also, the human brain is wired to anthropomorphize non anthropic things.

[groouxx]

The hell of religion is part of the awakening process

[krishnantampi]

In olden days poverty drove humans to believe in some super natural force for relief but science and technology made them skeptic then it was question social unity then fear of death made them religious now majority are not following anything anymore one has to work hard to live and let others live In modern day politics state is the religion with Constitution as set of norms to control them😊

[akrammahmoud]

Religions are good for human beings as long as they bring peace of mind and contentment. The world is harsh, and people need comfort. However, the problem arises when there is religious bias and hate speech

[dakrontu]

I had a religious experience at 17 when I got fed up with having religion pushed in my face and formally rejected it.

None of the 30 or more people I was with had rejected it, but I had stuck my neck out, receiving their ridicule as they dutifully failed to hold the minister to account as I had.

But I was the only one who had a religious experience of being at one with the universe, which happened, ironically, while the others were in the minister's church doing their numbingly-boring sheepishly-mindless ritual mumbo-jumbo.

I am old now, but I still remember that morning. I learned that most people are incurious, happy not to question anything, considering it more important to 'fit in'. Painful though it can be at times, I prefer my curiosity, which is not so much related to religion or the lack of it, as to a desire to explore and understand.

[I_Am_Bowi]

A big factor is fear of death. My father became more religious after my mother died as he couldn’t accept she was gone. He wanted to believe she was waiting for him

[AbelSesmas]

It’s more complicated than you think because when we pass away, we won’t be on earth anymore and we will be connected with our loved ones

[yogiraj.s]

U are doing an amazing job... I am from India; it is the most diverse country in the world concerning various religions... Coming from this type of place, I've been to churches, temples, mosques etc. At a point in time, I started to question the myth of religion. When I asked, none around me knew the apt answer. Some started to call me an atheist. Some really didn't understand my question itself... After coming to this channel, I really am satisfied with my expectation and will guide me through and help me find the answer to my doubts...
THANK U once again...

[bobs]

The propensity for religion has the primary "function" of binding a group together as cooperation is our greatest evolved survival attribute. Even our evolved capacity for language is for human interaction and cooperation. God is the idealization of both the tribal leader as well as the group identity. Your experience of at-one-ment is not likely something most people can achieve as most people are too mundane/outwardly orientated but I too have had this profound experience beyond words. Death and resurrection stories are about this experience as Jesus went within himself. The experience is so profound that being reborn is an appropriate metaphor. The oneness experience may be an aspect of the feeling of unity within a tribal group/church. The writers of the Bible recognized the innate need for identifying with a group when they wrote "man can not live by bread alone but also by the word of God." The success of religious leaders depends on there being many willing sheep. Religion and spirituality overlap but aren't the same with spirituality being more of a personal experience.