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In this episode, Dr. Reanney advances the controversial theory that man invented the concept of God to answer a basic biological need. He believes that man's awareness of death created a need for a belief in a hereafter. The concept of God helped to enforce a moral order, necessary for the functioning of a complex society. Dr. Reanney looks at the conflict between this moral order and the biological legacy of individual selfishness.

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Crew

Producer
Craig Collie
Executive Producers
Michael Daley

Cast

Presenter: Dr Darryl Reanney

Production Details

Production Completion
1982
Genre
Natural history and environment, Religion and ethics
Production Company
Australian Broadcasting Corporation