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The Power of Awe

How God Works: The Science Behind Spirituality

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The Power of Awe

Researchers found that people who felt awe were more likely to believe in supernatural forces and God. Feeling just a little awe nudged people's minds toward the belief that something greater, something spiritual might be out there. "Awareness pushes us to try and find explanations for things we don't completely understand," says Dr. Carla Gershwin.

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