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Religious Fundamentalism and Brain Lesions

 
Chrissy 2017-05-07 07:38:55 

Hmmmmmmmmm - mi did know someting was wrong wid allyuh!

Hunting for God in our grey matter seems to be a popular topic for neurologists, with past studies comparing religious highs with drug-induced ones, linking spiritual experiences with neurotransmitters such as serotonin, and identifying which parts of the brain (if any) could be responsible for a faith in the supernatural.

Now a new study has now found that those with damage to a section of the brain associated with planning become less open to new ideas, explaining why some people are more likely to become extreme in their religious beliefs.

 
Emir 2017-05-07 09:03:52 

In reply to Chrissy

planning become less open to new ideas, explaining why some people are more likely to become extreme in their religious beliefs.


Nice read.

The Quran warns man against extremism and talks about those whose "heart is like stone" using religion as a pretex for evil.

This type of study is endorsed by the Quran

The Quran encourages the study of science and religious contradictions.

 
black 2017-05-07 09:24:27 

In reply to Chrissy

I'm not so sure about that study, indoctrination is the simplest explanation of religious fanaticism.