Atheism is the natural condition.
For pre-scientific people , both primitive populations and children , I would assert that animism is the natural condition . [psy3215.wordpress.com]
I think the overwhelming evidence shows all cultures have not only used religion but needed it to bond with commonality. I believe atheism is a minority brought on mainly in free societies by those with the time to think it out and make sentient observations.
I think belief in the supernatural is the natural response to unexplainable phenomena; atheism is the natural response to scientific research and logical thought.
@BearMcClure sorry bear, I don't see a conspiracy. I've known a lot of rich people, they ain't that smart