Faith rites boost brains, even for atheists: book


	Faith rites boost brains, even for atheists: book

foxyarse

8-19-2009 12:58 PM

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8-20-2009 3:55 PM

AcesLucky

I wonder if he can explain all the historical and present day violence that comes from religion.

8-20-2009 4:41 PM

foxyarse

He is talking about meditation...most so called 'religious' people do not engage in meditation.

8-21-2009 10:18 AM

AcesLucky

Good observation. That makes better sense.

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