Our God-Shaped Brains
Hidden Brain
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The Human Touch: Anthropomorphizing the Divine
This chapter examines humanity's inclination to attribute human-like characteristics to non-human entities, particularly in the context of religious beliefs. It highlights how this tendency enhances emotional connections with the divine and shapes cultural understandings of gods and spirits. Through exploring psychological mechanisms and societal influences, the narrative reveals the complex relationship between personal faith, perception of God, and cultural frameworks.
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