In the Market with Janet Parshall Hour 1: God On The Brain
Aug 20, 2025
Dr. Bradley Sickler, an expert in philosophy and theology, dives deep into the fascinating intersection of faith and neuroscience. He discusses how humans might be 'wired' to believe in God, challenging the often perceived divide between faith and reason. Sickler examines the implications of cognitive science on our understanding of spirituality and morality. He also tackles the philosophical debates around transhumanism, the uniqueness of the soul, and how these concepts interplay within a modern context, urging a thoughtful exploration of belief.
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Universality Of Religious Belief
- Religious belief's universality prompts deeper questions about human nature rather than dismissing belief as mere error.
- Bradley Sickler explores whether belief indicates humans are made as spiritual beings to know God.
Personal Intellectual Journey
- Bradley Sickler recounts studying physics, seminary, and later philosophy to reconcile science and theology.
- His journey led him to view scientific questions as often philosophical or theological in disguise.
What Cognitive Science Of Religion Does
- Cognitive science of religion (CSR) integrates neuroscience, psychology, anthropology, and theology to explain religious thought.
- Sickler asks whether CSR undermines or supports the biblical view that humans are spiritual beings made to know God.
