Hardwired for God: A Neuropsychological Model for Developmental Spirituality

摘要: The study of religious and spiritual phenomena from a neuropsychological developmental perspective presents number complex issues, the most important which is to determine whether such an approach may open window understanding how religion spirituality are intimately linked with human biology psychology throughout life cycle. This can ultimately help in beings “hardwired” for God. implication here not necessarily one design; that is, brainwas specifically created accommodate concept experience Rather, being hardwired implies brain functions underlying experiences built into brain’s structures over span person. (How why these mechanisms “built in” requires significant theological philosophical debate will be addressed this chapter.) basic associated correlatedwith essential functions, development both mirrors each other. notion as develops physiologically, also evolves accordingly supports intimate link between spirituality. By exploring link, we hope elucidate become brain. Neuropsychologically, must experienced by brain, then translate interpret eventually modify outward behaviors accordingly. With mind, it explore wide variety considered