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1 Birth of the moralizing gods by Lizzie Wade Science Volume 349(6251):918-922 August 28, 2015 Published by AAAS

2 Big gods demand costly displays of faith, like Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son Isaac. Lizzie Wade Science 2015;349:918-922 Published by AAAS

3 Lizzie Wade Science 2015;349:918-922 Published by AAAS

4 When Kenya's Orma people converted to Islam, they gained advantageous economic ties and new customs like this Muslim ceremony. Lizzie Wade Science 2015;349:918-922 Published by AAAS

5 Lizzie Wade Science 2015;349:918-922 Published by AAAS

6 In Buddhism, the concept of karma may play the role of a moralizing god, enforcing selfless behavior. Lizzie Wade Science 2015;349:918-922 Published by AAAS


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