Re: Lol, Brain research confirms NON-religious , religious feelings

From: Sevag Krikorian (kahlinor_at_nop.yahoo.com)
Date: 03/03/05 

Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2005 20:48:51 -0500

'\\o//'annabee wrote:
> Just now, theres a brain researcher that says about the same thing as I
> had concluded, and think even said in a post some way back.
>
> The brain produses "religions" feelings, for everyone, and its is
> absolutly not dependant on culture, or any organized religion. Its a
> physical part of the brain. Software if you will. Accesible to everyone.

There was some talk of this a few years ago, I don't see what is new
about it.
It is pretty much a given that everything we "feel" is from the brain.

> You do not need a religion to tap into it.

Yes, the 'mystics' knew this thousands of years ago. The occultist
view is that anyone can have a conversation with their "Holy Guardian
Angel" or their link with the devine.

> Having this confirmed by
> scientist is a great step away from religious dogma. Which, seem to
> exist still, despite any reason whatsoever.
>

No, it will just create a new dogma to replace some of the old.
Something on the lines of "scientism" or "technocracy" or other such
fallacy. Humans will be humans. They will always come up with new
and engenius ways to enslave another's will.
The strongest weapon of *any* philosophy is an appeal to emotion.
When faced with a choice that involves emotion or facts, 90% of the
time, people will trust their emotion... or "gut feeling."

> Its also now proven that sexual experiences are communicated using much
> the same nervepaths that are active when participating in "religious" or
> Meditative -- ..... activities..and also ties this up to music and
> experiences with nature.
>

Ever heard of Tantra? A very old concept. It's not something that is
"now" proven. It is something humans have been practicing for
hundreds of centuries.

> We are born mystics !
>

We are born with the ability to experience unexplainable things.
What I find most mysterious is the ability for the brain to
emulate reality while the body is resting in such a way that it
is indistinguishable from actual reality.

> And its now proven, at least according to this scientist speaking on the
> radio.
>
> She says : Theres an enourmous amount of swindeling in the religious
> "market".
>
> What else is new ?
>

My thoughts exactly. 

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[kain]
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