evolutionary/anthropological arguments in favor of religion

here are some of the most relevant theories in favor of religion:

1. evolutionary (Dr. Edward O. Wilson)

worship/rituals are a function of human survival! 

religion is an ancient form of solidarity having evolved to enhance cooperation and cohesion within groups whose membership provides benefits which can enhance an individual's chances for survival and reproduction.

2. cultic practices (J.G. Frazer): 

religion has a social advantage when faith & ritual become internalized. it adds meaning & purpose to the group.

3. epistemological (Wittgenstein): 

the supernatural provides a specific "language game" to cope with the world, while explaining the issue of mortality in the physical world.

4. aesthetic/psychic (Karl Jung): 

faith, worship, rituals are a form of social bonding.

5. psychoanalytic (Sigmund Freud ): 

the internalization of roles, totem and taboo myth archetypes become foundations of culture.

6. moral (Dr. Jay Gould):

religion becomes purveyor of social roles. i.e., it's a function of social growth & stability.

7. sociological (Max Weber): 

religion provides group cohesion & shapes peoples' image of the world, providing valuable dispositions.

8. tanatology: 

religion's theories of the soul are the best interpreter of disease and mortality. here come the analysis of FAITH.