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The Development of Consciousness & the Origins of Religion
In Paleolithic times the development of consciousness gave humans great power, but it also separated them from nature. As this separation become more pronounced, humans needed to find a way to reunite with nature which initially could be accomplished with shamanistic religion. Yet as human civilization continued to grow the forms of religion changed, reflecting a greater separation from nature along with an increased awareness of death and also reflecting the structure of the culture.