Religion is Like Junk Food

If you understand the psychology of junk food, you understand the psychology of religion.

~ Dr. J. Anderson Thomson, Jr.

What he means is sugar is an artificial way to super-satisfy the natural desire for fresh fruit. We are not evolved to deal appropriately with such a strong stimulant. In a similar way, religion creates an artificial way to super-satisfy the desire for attachment, by offering up a super-parent.