--- product_id: 62177121 title: "Religion is Not about God: How Spiritual Traditions Nurture our Biological Nature and What to Expect When They Fail" brand: "loyal rue" price: "281.38 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/62177121-religion-is-not-about-god-how-spiritual-traditions-nurture-our store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Religion is Not about God: How Spiritual Traditions Nurture our Biological Nature and What to Expect When They Fail **Brand:** loyal rue **Price:** 281.38 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Religion is Not about God: How Spiritual Traditions Nurture our Biological Nature and What to Expect When They Fail by loyal rue - **How much does it cost?** 281.38 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/62177121-religion-is-not-about-god-how-spiritual-traditions-nurture-our) ## Best For - loyal rue enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted loyal rue brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Religion is Not about God: How Spiritual Traditions Nurture our Biological Nature and What to Expect When They Fail - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/W/IMAGERENDERING_521856-T1/images/I/51C4DMMd2rL.jpg) ![Religion is Not about God: How Spiritual Traditions Nurture our Biological Nature and What to Expect When They Fail - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/W/IMAGERENDERING_521856-T1/images/I/51unufxcawL.jpg) ![Religion is Not about God: How Spiritual Traditions Nurture our Biological Nature and What to Expect When They Fail - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/W/IMAGERENDERING_521856-T1/images/I/31GNIqzFi-L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A thought provoking view of the place of religion in society *by K***R on Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2014* This is a book that requires some thought as you read it. It is not a polemic against your particular religion but more of an analysis of the place that religion plays in human culture. I don’t always agree with what the author has to say here but his insights are useful and thought provoking.Rue starts his analysis by looking at human nature at almost an “intro to biology” level to build the case for how humans are influenced and where the emotive effects of religion are manifest. He then follows with a review of several major religions: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and finally Buddhism. Honestly I found the first 3 interesting but was less interested the latter two. Being more familiar with the religions allows the reader to see the point Rue is making. One can see elements that allow the tie in with society and human influence.The third and final section of Rue’s book deals first with the crisis religion has today in a modern multi-centric world. I found this less compelling only because I can see how difficult it would be to sustain “myth-reality” not just from one challenge (i.e. science) but multiple, (nation states, commercialism, science, competing belief exposure). Rue deals with these individually, but the religious belief system anyone carries would have to deal with all at once. It is very interesting that he goes into some detail about commercialism and points up the same elements that it uses like religion to influence people. I don’t think this is tongue in cheek as one reviewer suggests, I think Rue is right on the money.The final chapter is rightfully entitled doomsday as Rue spells out the looming ecologic disaster that we human beings are inflicting on this planet. Be warned it is truly depressing. I also found myself agreeing with the author that I am not optimistic that we will meet the threat in time to avoid catastrophic events. I am even less sanguine that post event, we will rise to the occasion.Overall this book is an interesting read. It requires thought but it is not hard to get through. It is certain to open new ways of viewing some aspects of our culture, whether it is your religion, your society or your own myth realities. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A review of Rue *by D***S on Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2012* This was the third and best book I have read written by Loyal Rue. He develops here a general theory of religion in this book. Yet you do not have to be a psychology or philosophy major to read the book. I for one am a retired agronomist or horticulturist. He approaches the subject from an evolutionary psychologist point of view, emphasising human nature. Rue claims religion is not about God it is about us. It is not about coping with insecurities, it is about group survival.Rue's approach is to examine the following five religions(Judaism,Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism) to show how they fit his criteria. Then he adds Consumerism to this list, somewhat tongue-in-cheek I think. However, he does note that the prosperity gospel that appears to be a part of this 'religion' may be a "well-funded source of resistance" against promoting the view that sustainable goals and policies must be enacted to save civilization. He, like I and many others worry that we are using the world's resources at an unsustainable rate.Read this book and find out what the religions of this world have in common as they serve man. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good book *by S***Y on Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2019* It's a good read, I enjoyed it --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/62177121-religion-is-not-about-god-how-spiritual-traditions-nurture-our](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/62177121-religion-is-not-about-god-how-spiritual-traditions-nurture-our) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-09-15*