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I always thought that religion originated from ancient tribes’ need to explain and feel able to control natural phenomena and disasters. They created gods that reacted to their actions, therefore attributing themselves the ability to ‘control’ nature. And then it evolved into intricate rituals and rules which eventually formed the basis for today’s modern religions.

But was religion-or the worship of a greater power or being- also consciously created because of the need to have a goal in life (such a reaching heaven) -thus giving daily life a greater meaning- or was this a by-product of its evolution?

So when Krunk blamed god for an eruption that toasted his entire village, did he just want a scapegoat? An explanation? A way to have power over uncontrollable nature? Or did he desperately want to give his life meaning, such as the goal of pleasing god so that his village wouldn’t melt no more?