How did states/religions come about? Why are they still around?

NOTES

The history between the relationships of states and religions are very interesting to me, that is why I have taken upon myself to add this project to my list.

Reason for the creation of states:
At some point in human history, survival required the use of violence. Avoiding predators, catching prey, territorial conflict between groups and mating all required violence to function. Related to mating, the alpha of the group is usually chosen through their ability to beat another in combat. Over time, these hierarchical relationships had gotten increasingly complex - relationships between alpha and non-alpha within groups grew into an alpha/non-alpha relationships between families and alphas learned that they can take over other the groups of other alphas, which helped them gain power and ultimately, security. The elites of these groups then lead their societies against other elites of other societies. This hierarchical structure eventually grew into a state which then went on to take many forms.

Reason for the creation of religion:
An explanation of the unknowns.

Reason for the continued existence of religion and state:
Children raised in households where parental authority is not legitimated rationally but rather through blind allegiance which usually takes the form of a 'moral duty'. This corrupts children which leads them to believe in an omnipotent/moral deity or state.