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Episode 51: Is Religion Make-Believe? With Neil Van Leeuwen

Data Over Dogma

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Exploring the Complexity of Religious Credences

The chapter delves into the complexities between factual beliefs, religious credences, and ideological beliefs, examining how religious beliefs tend to be more firmly ingrained and resistant to change compared to factual beliefs. It explores the psychological levers that influence the adoption and abandonment of religious credences, often highlighting the strong social motivations and group dynamics that shape individuals' beliefs.

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