Origins
Humanity has a long history of belief systems, including religions and philosophies. These systems have helped us understand the nature of our existence and the nature of human relationships. Many of these systems were influential in shaping the modern age, such as Christianity and Judaism.
Throughout history, world religions have evolved depending on specific ecological conditions. Eurasian empire expansion, the growth of urban elites, and the development of world religions have played key roles in their spread. During this time, self-regulation became less important due to the rise of the cults on relics as well as the cults on elites.
Elements
While belief systems are diverse, each one shares some commonalities. One element is cosmology, which is the way people explain the world around them and the forces at work in it. Many religions contain some abstract ideas concerning supernatural forces. Some believe that god is real, while some others do the opposite.
Values
World belief systems have high standards of prosociality and promote the golden rule of kindness. These principles differ from the archaic religions, which tended to promote revenge and restricted prosociality. Most world religions support family values and condemn sexual promiscuity. This is an example of the 'golden rules' that early Christians used to be able to distinguish themselves among pagans.
A belief system helps us think and feel better. Max Weber created the term Theodicy in 1915. Theodicy refers to the study of the problem between good and bad and is responsible for the widespread use of religion in society. It explains the fact that religious theodicies construct a world that is meaningful to us.
Evolution
Many religions around the world consider evolution fundamental. Public schools should not be opposed to the teaching of evolutionary theory. Teachers should admit that evolution is a religious concept. It also supports many other religions. This is important as many religious beliefs rely on scientific evidence. Scientific Creationism, on the other hand, is incompatible.
An evolutionary understanding of human origins can be beneficial to some people. Many people will ask the question, "Where is God? or "What does it mean to be made in the image of God?". These are just two examples of the questions that come up when there are questions about evolution. These questions are part a more interactive approach towards religion and science than a separation approach.
Spread
Human culture is affected by the spread of world belief systems. It all began around 3,000 BC in some parts of the world. Afro-Eurasian communities began to form networks and many started to change their local belief systems to more universal beliefs. These ideas were accepted by everyone around the globe.
The first belief systems often imagined a spirit world that was invisible to the human eye. These spirits were often attached to objects, people, and places. They could control many aspects of human existence. These early beliefs were not religious, but covered the natural world as well as its many spirits. This is known as animism.