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Religion and The Brain.
Since our May 14 cover story on God and the brain "raised questions that concern every living being," as one letter writer put it, we heard from numerous readers who shared their own widely divergent views on the subject with us. "Congratulations to Sharon Begley for a lucid and balanced article," cheered one. Another said, "We'll never know whether a god created our brains or vice versa." An astrophysicist admonished, "Let's not turn science into a dogmatic religion." Finally, many readers complimented religion writer Kenneth Woodward for his article on the responsibilities of faith.
Science and Spirituality
Congratulations on Sharon Begley's lucid and balanced article, "Religion and the Brain" (SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, May 14). I do believe, however, that materialists will continue to claim that mystical states are caused by deep-rooted psychological needs.
William Page
Bangkok, Thailand
Begley is right: We'll never know whether a god created our brains or vice versa. But does it really matter? The only important question is: does God--if he exists--impose laws and rules on us?
Jose Versluys
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Source: HighBeam Research, Religion and The Brain.