A Navy pilot crash-lands on an island, mistaken for a divine entity by the natives who treat him like a god. Instead of seeking help, he enjoys the special treatment. The plane is hidden, and he lives there, while search parties sent after the war find a population awaiting his return, leading to a spontaneous religion emergence. Humans are wired to seek meaning and purpose, which may have an evolutionary basis. The story of John from showcases an anthropological example of religion spontaneously emerging.

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