Finding consonance: an integrative neurocognitive model of human relationships with supernatural agents

We selectively review existing neuroscience research on theistic relational cognition—construed as ritual practices directed toward supernatural agents. We present a tentative framework rooted in cultural and evolutionary models of religion for understanding the disparate findings of emerging neuros...

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Authors: Balch, John (Author) ; Grafman, Jordan 1950- (Author) ; McNamara, Patrick (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge 2024
In: Religion, brain & behavior
Year: 2024, Volume: 14, Issue: 1, Pages: 23–49
Further subjects:B Cognitive neuroscience
B Attachment Theory
B supernatural agents
B theistic relational spirituality
B neuroscience of religion
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