Lionel Tiger, Charles Darwin Professor of Anthropology at Rutgers University, talks about how religion takes place in brains, and not just in churches, temples and mosques. He explains how the brain created religion, and how religion feeds the brain. He relates his own experiences of religion, as a skeptic. He contrasts his approach to the scientific study of religion with that of the New Atheists, such as Richard Dawkins. He describes how feelings of connection resulting from religion are a function of neurochemistry, and how churches are “serotonin factories.” He talks about why interest in human sexuality is so often intertwined with religious pursuits. And he explores why secular institutions may fail to inspire commitment as compared to religion.
Also in this episode, the Honest Liar, Jamy Ian Swiss, talks about sports and the element of deception.
Listen at http://www.forgoodreason.org
Also in this episode, the Honest Liar, Jamy Ian Swiss, talks about sports and the element of deception.
Listen at http://www.forgoodreason.org
