Humans Hardwired For Faith

American Voices • people • ISSUE 43•29 • Jul 16, 2007

According to Dr. Andrew Newberg, specific parts of the brain are responsible for the religious feelings humans experience. What do you think?

“That could explain why people with brain tumors believe there is no God.”
Chris Thewles –
Systems Analyst
“Is this the same part of the brain responsible for anti-Semitic, anti-woman, anti-gay feelings?”
Martha Jenkins –
Ergonomist
“Finally, concrete proof that religion exists!”
David Mayne –
Bank Teller

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