Humans Hardwired For Faith

Monday, July 16, 2007

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

Chris Thewles,
Systems Analyst
"That could explain why people with brain tumors believe there is no God."

Martha Jenkins,
Ergonomist
"Is this the same part of the brain responsible for anti-Semitic, anti-woman, anti-gay feelings?"

David Mayne,
Bank Teller
"Finally, concrete proof that religion exists!"

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