Fear and agent detection had to exist before belief in a higher power. My guess is intellect had to as well. IMO it's unlikely religion (co)evolved before or wi

Fear and agent detection had to exist before belief in a higher power. My guess is intellect had to as well. IMO it's unlikely religion (co)evolved before or with hominins. Regardless I doubt it's possible to find evidence of religion in species going back millions of years. > A church hosting a free BBQ is not "grifting" Having been a deacon at a church hosting state-funded food drives, I can tell you it's never completely free of strings. Even if the funding or food is supposed to be distributed without proselytizing. They are always looking to spread their message, even if the unpleasant aspects are neatly tucked away for later. And the quiet part rarely spoken is they are seeking 10+% of your income, your volunteering time, your attention, and especially your children.