Understanding Football as Religion

Does it sound crazy to you that football (in both the American sense and the way the rest of the world uses the term) can be considered a religion? In this episode, we consider how football functions as a religion for many people. Along the way, I have important things to say about the human brain and how we come to our values--the things that really matter to us. I'll also be showing both how and why the 'New Atheist' conception of religion is fundamentally incorrect. The entire discussion is designed to help you come to a better understanding of what religion is and how it functions. As will become clear, it will likely never be possible for human beings simply to dispense with religion. Instead, religion is something that is constantly being improvised in many ways and pervades our lives. But you can only come to see that point if you're willing to rethink your concept of religion.