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LINK Scientists have established a link between religious fundamentalism and brain damage

Pretty sure I am not brain damaged since my cognitive flexibility seems to be consistently working.

"These findings are important because they suggest that impaired functioning in the prefrontal cortex—whether from brain trauma, a psychological disorder, a drug or alcohol addiction, or simply a particular genetic profile—can make an individual susceptible to religious fundamentalism. And perhaps in other cases, extreme religious indoctrination harms the development or proper functioning of the prefrontal regions in a way that hinders cognitive flexibility and openness."

ATDayHiker 7 Apr 16
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So. Does the brain damage caused the fundamentalism: or does the fundamentalism cause brain damage?

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Makes sense. I believe that’s the same region of the brain responsible for ‘cluster B’ disorders. Wacky adherence to religious bullshit has always appeared a disorder, to me..

Varn Level 8 Apr 17, 2019
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Yes I believe this can be true. There is no way in trying to discuss anything with fundamentalist religious nutters

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