All Articles Tagged As: religion
 | In the fractious debate on the existence of God and the nature of religion, two distinguished scientists radically alter the discussion. With a perspective rooted in evolutionary biology and a focus on brain science, in "God's Brain" renowned anthropologist Lionel Tiger and neuroscientist Michael McGuire elucidate perennial questions about religion: What is its purpose? How did it arise? What is its source? Why does every known culture have some form of it? ...> Full Article |
New research provides fascinating insight into brain changes that might underlie alterations in spiritual and religious attitudes. The study, published by Cell Press in the Feb. 11 issue of the journal Neuron, explores the neural basis of spirituality by studying patients before and after surgery to remove a brain tumor.
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The details surrounding the emergence and evolution of religion have not been clearly established and remain a source of much debate among scholars. Now, an article published by Cell Press in the journal Trends in Cognitive Sciences on Feb. 8 brings a new understanding to this long-standing discussion by exploring the fascinating link between morality and religion.
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 | Religious people tend to use their own beliefs as a guide in thinking about what God believes, but are less constrained when reasoning about other people's beliefs, according to new study published in the November 30 early edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. ...> Full Article |
While the human brain responds very differently to religious and nonreligious propositions, the process of believing or disbelieving a statement, whether religious or not, seems to be governed by the same areas in the brain.
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A study by a University of Miami psychologist reveals that religion facilitates the exercise of self-control and attainment of long-term goals
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 | Moving away from traditional religious beliefs to trendy, self-focused religions and spirituality is not making young adults happier, according to new research. ...> Full Article |
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