In a recent TV series, (Enemies of Reason) Arch Atheist Richard Dawkins decries the huge growth in new age spirituality. Astrology columns adorn almost every newspaper. Millions patronise Tarot readers, while others attend seances for news of departed loved ones. Dawkins sees this trend as an attack on rationality and science.

I suggest it has more to do with people turning away from organised religion. Spirituality is an instinctive human need, stronger in some people than in others. If religion fails to fulfill it, people will look elsewhere. Disaffection with organised religion is spreading, hence the growth in new age spirituality.

The real problem is that these people are turning in the wrong direction because they don’t understand the critical distinction between spirituality and religion. It is not easy to kick over the traces of organised religion, but the spirituality instinct can be appeased without resorting to charlatans.

Atheists and agnostics may find that a muted spirituality instinct makes it easier for them to renounce religion. They still need to realise that it is not enough to simply discard it. Religion must be replaced with something more positive. That means the adoption of a superior moral code that makes some due allowances for the residual spirituality instinct within us all.

The Spirituality Instinct examines the history of religion, from the dawn of humanity through to the modern day power structures which hold the bulk of humanity in its thrall. It's all here- the history, the drama and the humour. Humour? Yes, because what could be funnier than religion? This book aims to be entertaining, as well as informative.

From Plato and Aristotle to Sigmund Freud, get expert advice on how to live a happy life. All in an easy to read package that takes into account the limitations that our evolutionary heritage have placed on us all. Turn an evolutionary burden into a positive force.

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