A Lost Generation: Archive

Are we "hard-wired" for God?

The term “hard-wired” suggests that we were purposefully designed that way. Neuroscience cannot answer the question of purposeful design. However, what we can say is that the brain has two primary functions that can be considered from either a biological or evolutionary perspective. These two functions are self-maintenance and self-transcendence. The brain performs both of these...

Dec 31st

So take these words And sing out loud Cause...

Dec 31st

Desert Places

reluctantbuddha: Snow falling and night falling fast, oh, fast In a field I looked into going past, And the ground almost covered smooth in snow, But a few weeds and stubble showing last. The woods around it have it—it is theirs. All animals are smothered in their lairs. I am too absent-spirited to count; The loneliness includes me unawares. And lonely as it is that loneliness Will be...

Dec 31st

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Andrew Newberg, MD →

I really like his works. His neuroscientific findings are way beyond cool. The site has a lot of insightful theories in it based on neuroscience. There are topics such as religious and spiritual experiences, beliefs that are open to question, brain diseases such as schizophrenia and epilepsy.

Dec 31st