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fostering cooperation and group solidarity. The book highlights the role of religion in creating a sense of belonging and shared identity among members. Religious rituals and moral codes are seen as tools for maintaining social order and reducing conflict within groups. Wilson challenges the secularization theory, which predicts a decline in religious influence in modern societies. He argues that the adaptive benefits of religion ensure its persistence, even in secular contexts.
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