Why We Believe in Gods

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This lecture summarizes the scientific research that explains the human inclination to create divinity.

It is not a defense of atheism, but rather shows what science has to say about the various modules and capacities that humans have developed over the millenia that lend themselves to the generation and embrace of religious explanations.

Although the author makes it clear that he is not a man of faith, the lecture is not an attack on faith so much as an account of why people might believe, other than because it’s true. Very current and a good portal for someone seeking to learn more about the field.

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[ddstory.livejournal.com]

Actually I liked it. He makes some very good points about the structure of the human brain and the human inclinations for superstition, which can be explained through evolution. I recommend that you have some patience and listen to it.