tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3766820554494978106.post2205478202566308083..comments2022-12-08T02:30:00.729-08:00Comments on Beginning Theistic Science: The End of Faith (Book)Ian Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13225626428359340605noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3766820554494978106.post-68675897460946086062009-05-19T13:08:00.000-07:002009-05-19T13:08:00.000-07:00I agree that religion itself does not lead to &quo...I agree that religion itself does not lead to "intolerance and terror", although there is some evidence that our ideas of God can promote actual brain changes that are reflected in different ways of seeing and being in the world. (A recent post I wrote on this topic is at: http://kshue.wordpress.com/2009/05/15/how-god-changes-your-brain/<br><br>I wonder if the "rational" bits of faith (read: frontal lobe observations and analysis) provide the counterbalance to the fear/anger bits supporting our "survival" (read: limbic systems).<br><br>As we exercise our rationality/frontal lobes, perhaps we also become more able to create the compassionate reflections of others (also associated with the frontal lobe system) -- and thus become more connected with others, more loving. ...And thus the integration of mind and spirit that spiritual regeneration brings...Dr Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04651030272319063521noreply@blogger.com