[ArGee]

This instinct wasn’t planted in our “souls” by “God.” It is implanted on our brains by the fact that the first year of an infant human’s life, it is completely dependent upon a god-like creature (usually called “Mom”) that comes when you cry out, looms over you, seems all-powerful, and takes care of all your needs.

That's an interesting narrative and I'm sure you find it comforting, but do you have any proof to back it up?

[loboinok]

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[A_perfect_lady]

It's pretty obvious when you think about it. Just look at human behavior the way it actually is for a minute. Remove all the pre-conceived explanations from your mind (like God. If you start with the assumption that God *must* be involved, you won't see it.)

Now ask yourself: why do people always look outside themselves for guidance, help, and answers? Obvious answer: that's what they've been trained to do since they drew their first breath.

[MrB]

An atheist trying to explain right and wrong: