The "God" Part of the Brain

By Matthew Alper,

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Is Man the product of a God...or is "God" the product of human evolution?

From the dawn of our species, every human cultureā€•no matter how isolatedā€•has believed in some form of a spiritual realm. According to author Matthew Alper, this is no mere coincidence but rather due to the factā€¦

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1 author picked The "God" Part of the Brain as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This book offers an interesting perspective on the potential biological basis for religious experiences and beliefs, supported by scientific research.

Even without a background in neuroscience or psychology, I still found it to be a fully understandable book, well-written but not overly complicated. In the modern era where we need to provide a logical basis and justification, it adds to the overall endeavor to bridge science and spirituality.

While I canā€™t say this book has many practical tips, it has deepened my perspective on the subject of spirituality, allowing me to better comprehend and visualize physical correlates of certain esotericā€¦

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