The Nature of Cognitive Dissonance

When you have a belief system, cognitive dissonance will block out competing evidence that would prove you wrong. The same part of the brain that creates bias against foreigners and makes you believe in God is also the source of cognitive dissonance. In panic mode, think of it this way: You need to go back to what is simple, what is functional. I win by being making the right moves. Sin is to miss the mark.