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In recent years scientists specializing in the mind have begun to unravel religion's "DNA." They have produced robust theories, backed by empirical evidence that support the conclusion that it was humans who created God, not the other way around.

Like our physiological DNA, the psychological mechanisms behind faith evolved over the eons through natural selection. They helped our ancestors work effectively in small groups and survive and reproduce, traits developed long before recorded history, from foundations deep in our mammalian, primate and African hunter-gatherer past.

If all humans are creations of Allah, then humanity should theoretically be more capable of unity, compassion, and peaceful coexistence than it currently appears to be. The Quran repeatedly emphasizes mercy, justice, brotherhood, and the equality of human beings before Allah. Islam teaches that racial superiority, tribalism, hatred, and oppression contradict divine guidance.

Yet throughout history — including within Muslim societies — humanity continues to experience division, violence, sectarian conflict, nationalism, and discrimination. This raises an important philosophical and theological question: are these conflicts primarily the result of human failure to follow Islamic principles, or do religious differences themselves contribute to division?

One could argue that the core teachings of Islam promote peace and social harmony, but human ego, political interests, cultural identities, and power struggles prevent those ideals from being fully realized. Others may argue that differences in interpretation and religious exclusivity naturally create boundaries between groups.

If belief in one Creator implies shared human value and purpose, then humanity’s inability to achieve lasting unity deserves deeper discussion.

“Do you own your thoughts, or do they arise by themselves?” — Ajahn Chah

This question challenges the idea that we are fully in control of the mind. Thoughts appear constantly — memories, fears, desires, worries — often without invitation. Ajahn Chah used questions like this to help people observe the mind instead of blindly identifying with every thought. When you realize thoughts simply arise and pass away, you begin to loosen attachment, creating more inner peace and awareness.

I argue that religion has historically acted as a 'brake' on human progress. Without religious dogma restricting scientific inquiry (like the heliocentric model or stem cell research), our technological timeline would be centuries ahead of where it is now. Furthermore, without 'in-group vs. out-group' religious identities, global conflict would be significantly reduced, as many historical wars were fueled by divine justification rather than purely resource-based needs.

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