Michael Blume

Michael Blume was born in 1976 in Filderstadt, Germany. He lectured Religious Studies at the universities of Tübingen, Heidelberg, Leipzig and currently in Jena. His doctoral thesis focused on theories on religion in the brain sciences (the so-called "neurotheologies”). Dr. Blume then specialized on the reproductive potentials of religiosity - the complex workings of religious communities augmenting cooperation, birth and survival rates (and thus: evolutionary success) of religious people in comparison to their (more) secular neighbors.

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July 16, 2012

Evolutionary Studies of Atheism on the Rise

Scientists and philosophers subject atheism to an evolutionary analysis. In recent years, we have witnessed one of the most exciting scientific developments of the modern era: the evolutionary study of the belief in supernatural agents and transcendent experiences. In fact, it was Charles Darwin himself, a learned theologian, who founded the evolutionary study of religion and spirituality.

January 18, 2013

The Dissent of Man Project

Dialogue about science in general and about evolutionary sciences, history and epistemology has never been more important than in our times.

September 17, 2013

Religion, Intolerance, And Conflict

A groundbreaking anthology bringing together leading evolutionary and non-evolutionary scholars.

April 26, 2014

Homo Religiosus

February 15, 2013

Religion, Brain & Behavior – Free to Download this Month!

Journal provides free access to the field of evolutionary religious studies.

December 19, 2013

Reproductive vs. Cooperative Theories In The Evolutionary Studies Of Religion

Religious passion for traditions concerning sexual mores and family turns out to be a product of the finer workings of biological and cultural evolution.Ever wondered why many religious people seem to be especially passionate about traditions concerning sexual mores and family? Somewhat ironically, this turns out to be a product of the finer workings of biological and cultural evolution.