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To: Former Military Chick

I refuse to accept that religious belief, like love, is a condition of the organs. Faith is borne of the will and all humans have it -- free will that is.


28 posted on 11/13/2004 7:57:49 PM PST by StJacques
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To: StJacques

"I refuse to accept that religious belief, like love, is a condition of the organs."

No, but there is evidence of the opposite being true: faith having an effect on our organs, most notably the brain. Since the advent of PET scans and functional MRIs, they can actually see certain areas of the brain light up when one prays or meditates. And repetitive prayer, like the saying of the rosary or buddhist chanting actually raises levels of serotonin and other chemicals that promote a sense of peace and well-being.


130 posted on 11/13/2004 10:20:14 PM PST by MonaMars
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To: StJacques

> I refuse to accept that religious belief, like love, is a condition of the organs.

Why? Emotions are easily controlled by drugs. Brain damage... or repair of brain damage... has been known to completely alter a persons personality, tastes and beliefs.


162 posted on 11/15/2004 9:49:07 AM PST by orionblamblam
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