As a general observastion this is interesting, and correlates to some thoughts I’ve had in the past. When compared to what we’ve actually learned about some ancient civilizations it doesn’t fall perfectly in line, but nothing is absolute and black and white. I think it still has its merit, and is nevertheless intriguing.

One question for all of us “desert people”:

Thanks for sharing - very interesting. I’ve had vague thoughts about climate affecting everything from temperment to religion, and this article really puts forth a facinating case.

Interesting correlation’s.
I wonder what they would describe the area around where I live( Memphis) as. Used to be as dense as the Amazon almost, now most trees cut down. But we have greater selection/availability at Wal-Mart, K Mart, Kroger, Piggly Wiggly, Schnucks etc than any forest I can think of, and they take debit cards. Will the two theistic concepts meld into one? Or will we continue to see lots of variations of monotheistic faiths as a prelude to a resurgence of a polytheism taking hold again as abundance influences us?
Thanks for the posting, an abundance of food for thought so I will go and not believe in lots of gods.

It’s a general rule, not an airtight law. But I’m not as knowledgable about indigeneous religions as I’d like to be, so I can’t really say much about it. Of course, the original paper is 3000 pages in length, so it probably covers all these points in depth.