People who espouse Intelligent Design believe nature is so complex as to require an intelligent designer-God. Similarly, liberals believe the economy is so complex as to require an intelligent designer-government.
Michael ShermerRemember always that we are pattern-seeking primates who are especially adept at finding patterns with emotional meaning.
Michael ShermerThere are many sources of spirituality; religion may be the most common, but it is by no means the only. Anything that generates a sense of awe may be a source of spirituality. Science does this in spades.
Michael ShermerPeople believe in God because we are pattern-seeking, storytelling, mythmaking, religious, moral animals.
Michael Shermer