The Invention of Religion and Its Relation to Human Evolution and the Universal Formula

Abstract This paper explores whether the invention of religion is a product of human biological evolution, and how it connects with Angelito Malicse’s Universal Formula. It examines the scientific, spiritual, and philosophical perspectives on the origin and role of religion, and interprets these through the lens of the Universal Formula, which incorporates natural laws such as the law of karma, the feedback mechanism of conscious minds, and the law of balance in nature. The findings suggest that religion emerged as both a byproduct of evolved cognitive functions and a cultural system designed to maintain societal harmony. When aligned with natural law, religion contributes positively to human development. When misaligned, it leads to societal dysfunction.