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It is all rooted in suffering. People fear (for their lives if they eat the wrong thing). Some create stories/myths and people believe in them because it gives them a sense of security.

Now if someone else says that what they believe (which helps them to cope with their fear) is totally wrong, the "religious" battle begins.

If you look at most religions you will discover the same pattern: fear from gods, daemons, enemies etc.

Then a religion is formed to alleviate the pain. It is stupid but hey that's what people do.

You would better confront the fears and not create more suffering with some silly stories.

edit: probably I shouldn't say silly, it's sad that we need to create all theses stories which in the end create much more suffering for everyone (just think about all the quarrels/fights/wars people have being pro or contra some myth/religion/ideology)