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

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

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

Lizzie Wade Science 2015;349: Published by AAAS

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: Published by AAAS

Lizzie Wade Science 2015;349: Published by AAAS

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