We are built to spread our memes and genes. It is safe to say that most people also think that they are contributing to a better world along the way. There are old and interesting discussions on whether or not all of this reveals the divine.
I follow these discussions from a distance and so am pleased that David Theroux introduced me to the work of the philosopher Alvin Plantinga here. There are various links prvovided that the interested can pursue. Thank you, David.