Today's lecture made me to rethink about religions. Professor Lane argued that the mind simulates the environment in order for humans to adapt; therefore, the human mind tricks the person in believing anything. For instance, nature is created to lie. The sand color of sting rays blends into the sand of the ocean, so that they can survive in the ocean. Because of the natural tendency for human and organisms to lie, humans project the image of their beliefs when it comes to choosing a religion. We create an illusion of the religion that we believe in.
As a sociology major, I believe that the social factors have bigger influences on me than my biological factors and inner self. Therefore, as a Christian, the reason for my belief in God does not come from simulation; it comes from experiences with people and life. Yes, I agree that my mind does simulate in order to survive, but the social factors have a greater influence when I choose to believe in a religion. Whatever I believe is influenced by the people I hang out with, the experiences I had, and et cetera.
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