The document discusses the origins of morality from several perspectives. It explores how religion, culture, memes, and social influences shape perceptions of morality. While religion strongly impacts moral views, the document argues that morality predates religion and that evolution explains humans' innate sense of altruism and conscience, as seen in other social animal species like chimpanzees. It notes that some fear learning about evolution may undermine morality, though others see an opportunity to find purpose and meaning within our finite existence.