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Title: Why religious people 'cling' to beliefs even when contradicted by evidence
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Published: Jul 27, 2017
Author: Chris Baynes
Post Date: 2020-04-16 04:04:58 by Gatlin
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Views: 2277
Comments: 26
Religious people "cling" to certain beliefs in the face of evidence because those views are closely tied to their moral compasses, new studies have suggested. Dogmatic individuals hold confidently to their faith even when contradicted by experts because those beliefs have "emotional resonance," researchers said. In contrast, militant atheists struggle to see anything positive about religion because their brains are dominated by analytical thinking, scientists found. Researchers at Case Western Reserve University in Ohio interviewed 900 religious and non-religious people in two studies examining personality characteristics that drive dogmatism. In both groups, they found people with higher critical reasoning skills were less staunch in their beliefs. But they differed in how moral concerns influence their thinking. "Emotional resonance helps religious people to feel more certain - the more moral correctness they see in something, the more it affirms their thinking," said Anthony Jack, associate professor of philosophy and co-author of the research. "In contrast, moral concerns make non-religious people feel less certain." Jared Friedman, a PhD student who co-authored the research, added: "It suggests that religious individuals may cling to certain beliefs, especially those which seem at odds with analytic reasoning, because those beliefs resonate with their moral sentiments." While empathy is usually seen as a good thing, a burning sense of morality can be dangerous at its most extreme, researchers said. "Terrorists, within their bubble, believe it's a highly moral thing they're doing. They believe they are righting wrongs and protecting something sacred," said Mr Jack. Radio station cancels Richard Dawkins appearance over Islam tweets He added Donald Trump's election campaign had been been able to "appeal to members of its base while ignoring facts" by emotionally resonating with people. At the other extreme, despite espousing critical thinking, dogmatic atheists "may lack the insight to see anything positive about religion," said Mr Jack. "They can only see that it contradicts their scientific, analytical thinking." The researchers said their findings, published in the Journal of Religion and Health, lend further support to their earlier work that shows people have two brain networks for empathy and analytic thinking. They said the religious dogmatist's mind appears to be dominated by empathy, while the atheist's is ruled by the analytic network. The studies surveyed people who identified as atheist, Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish, Muslim, and of 19 other religions. Researchers suggested their findings were also broadly applicable to other areas of strongly opinionated debate, such as politics, vegetarianism and climate change. Poster's Comment:
even when contradicted by evidence
Staunchly religious people's minds are dominated by emotion over analytic thinking.
Repeating - Dogmatic individuals hold confidently to their faith even when contradicted by experts because those beliefs have "emotional resonance," researchers said.
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#1. To: Gatlin (#0)
Could you give some examples? From Biblical perspectives. Are you an analytic thinker?
Completely left out the obvious their experience is different
It's about time for this anti-Christian turd Gatlin to be flushed.
Government is in the last resort the employment of armed men, of policemen, gendarmes, soldiers, prison guards, and hangmen. Nope!
Stone: Nope! Asked and Answered. – To cop a phrase [Pun intended. “Cop” – get it] you often times use. To which I shall add: ]***snicker *** My goodness, I thought it was only yesterday that your were begging Stone not to ban me. Wait … You were. Fickle often?
I can easily understand exactly what “turd” means simply by conjuring up a mental picture of you. However, after reading your most non-elucidating post, I do have a desperate need for you to please explain exactly what you mean by “anti-Christian.” I find the dictionary defines “anti-Christian” when used as a noun is “a person who opposes Christianity.” Consequently, I ask tht you please factually document to show where I have in any, shape or form “opposed Christianity.” Can you do that?
The stench is definitely appalling. Sad situation, isn't it? Oblivious sociopaths are the last to know.
Could you give some examples? From Biblical perspectives. Of course, I can. And I will be most happy to do so – just for you, since you are such a nice person. You are asking me to tell you what the Bible says about being dogmatic. Since you asked that I present my answer in Biblical perspectives, I will therefore only need furnish you with 10 Bible verses about being dogmatic – which I trust you will read and be able to unserstand all by yourelf. Romans 14:1, ESV As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions. Galatians 1:10, ESV For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ. Proverbs 15:1, ESV A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. See also: Bible Verses about the Power of Words James 1:19, NIV My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, Hebrews 12:14, NIV Make every effort to live in peace with everyone… See also: Living in peace with others. James 1:26, NLT If you claim to be religious but don’t control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless. Read More On: Guarding your tongue; Self Control & Discipline Colossians 4:6, NIV Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. (So help us God, Amen.) 1 Corinthians 16:14, NIV Do everything in love. Colossians 3:17, NLT And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father. Moving on to your next question … I do use both intuitive and analytical thinking styles at different times. However, I probably rely more on the analytical mind than others do. For it is that analytical thinkers use knowledge, facts, and information to make sure they get things right. Those with an analytical mind rarely jump to conclusions, like both you and Deckard consistently do. I find that being researching to become knowledgeable about the subject at hand and thoroughly looking at all the facts before making a decision is the logical and correct thing to do. When I can find time, I iwill relate to you about a dozen or more things that will probably cause you to develop an analytical thinking style. It is an easily learned trait. I had the benefit of improving the technique through study while attending the USAF Air Command and Staff College. I have been trying all along to share that knowledge with both you and Deckard – but alas with rgret – to no avail.
You really are slow. I want you to tell me what some of your 'experts" have found that contradicted what is in the Bible. You seem to rely on others for your thoughts a lot. Every time someone takes you down again. You google and post an opinion google fed to you. You're a follower not leader.
Congress shall MAKE NO LAW. No law means no law. What does No mean? Are you in dumber that a 3 year old? Stupider than my dog? And Alyssa before you say that means congress. Every state has the same provision.
I stated: You then asked: Are you an analytic thinker? I then posted complete answers to both of your questions here. Everyone can see that I did. You then posted to me: I want you to tell me what some of your 'experts" have found that contradicted what is in the Bible. You seem to rely on others for your thoughts a lot. Every time someone takes you down again. You google and post an opinion google fed to you. You're a follower not leader. You neve said: “I want you to tell me what some of your 'experts" have found that contradicted what is in the Bible. This is something you just made up as a afterthought. What you originally said was: You can clearly see that you are confused and you never sald that you [wanted me] to tell me what some of your 'experts" have found that contradicted what is in the Bible. Contradiction to the Bible was never mentioned until you grabbed it out the air in your confusion and added it to the conversation. Stone, you do this to me all the time. You start a discussion and I give you correct information and answers and because you have no rebuttal you then “move the goal posts.” You need to get things straight in you mind and stick with them. You are losing it, stone – And that childish temper tantrum you threw today stands as a firm testimonial. I fully expect you to delete this post as you are continuing doing. You are doing this often when I catch you in a iie or offer truth that you cannot rebut. Shamefull …
You really are slow. I want you to tell me what some of your 'experts" have found that contradicted what is in the Bible. Like I said from the start but maybe didn't make it clear enough for someone like you.
Could you give some examples? From Biblical perspectives. Are you an analytic thinker? I then posted complete answers to both of your questions here. Everyone can see that I did. The main subject from what I clipped was about people who hole their faith when contradicted by experts.
Edit: I deleted the post. It was too nasty and below my esteem dignity.
I have no idea what you are trying to say here – sorry. Therefore I have no comment.
What is it that these "dogmatic" individuals believe that has been contradicted by "experts" and I would ask another who are these so called experts? It is still checkmate. I'm just helping you to understand that.
Pulling a hondo and posting a meme as a last resort when you have no intelligent retort reflects poorly on your debating ability. Is that all you now have to offer? So shabby …
You may refuge in whatever consoles you. Weak people do need an escape mechanism …
You will need to ask the author of the article that question. I probably can get you an email address if you are incabable of finding one.
You posted this stupid article to try to bolster your point about christians being stupid and not obeying your experts. You make the point that you had nothing and are very dumb person.
You make the point that you had nothing and are very dumb person. Attaboy. Attack the messenger when you have absolutely nothing to contribute. You are so predictable.
I'm attacking you dimwit.
He says” Check Mate. I will now ask you what does a poster say to you after you finish deleting his posts that shows your ignorance and mistakes. He says: FASCIST PIG. Check mate your ass. There can be no doubt in my mind that you cheat at the game of chess by making up you own rules the same way you make up you own rules to delete those posts that show your ignorance and mistakes.
Yea, you are. You most definitely are attacking me. And ou are doing it by deleting my posts that show your ignorance and mistakes. And that is why I counter attack you by calling you a FASCIST PIG who ignores your mission statement posted on this website. And you want to call yourself both a Christian as well as being a self- proclaimed expert on the Constitution. How can you possibly continue to do that?
Poster's Comment: Repeating - Dogmatic individuals hold confidently to their faith even when contradicted by experts because those beliefs have "emotional resonance,"
#2. To: A K A Stone (#1)
#3. To: A K A Stone (#1)
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The essential feature of government is the enforcement of its decrees by beating, killing, and imprisoning.
Those who are asking for more government interference are asking ultimately for more compulsion and less freedom.
#4. To: Deckard (#3)
flushed
#5. To: A K A Stone (#4)
Deckard: It's about time for this anti-Christian turd Gatlin to be flushed.
#6. To: Deckard (#3)
It's about time for this anti-Christian turd Gatlin to be flushed.
#7. To: Deckard (#3)
(Edited)
It's about time for this anti-Christian turd Gatlin to be flushed.
#8. To: A K A Stone (#1)
(Edited)
Poster's Comment: Repeating - Dogmatic individuals hold confidently to their faith even when contradicted by experts because those beliefs have "emotional resonance," Proverbs 18:2, NLT Fools have no interest in understanding; they only want to air their own opinions.
My good fellow, I was most happy to comply with your esteem and sincere request. Are you an analytic thinker?
#9. To: Gatlin (#8)
You are asking me to tell you what the Bible says about being dogmatic.
#10. To: Gatlin (#8)
#11. To: A K A Stone (#9)
#12. To: A K A Stone, All (#9)
Poster's Comment: Repeating - Dogmatic individuals hold confidently to their faith even when contradicted by experts because those beliefs have "emotional resonance," researchers said. Could you give some examples? From Biblical perspectives. You really are slow. Could you give some examples? From Biblical perspectives where – Dogmatic individuals hold confidently to their faith even when contradicted by experts because those beliefs have "emotional resonance."
#13. To: Gatlin (#12)
#14. To: Gatlin (#12)
Dogmatic individuals hold confidently to their faith even when contradicted by experts because those beliefs have "emotional resonance," researchers said. You then asked:
#15. To: A K A Stone (#13)
(Edited)
#16. To: Gatlin (#15)
#17. To: A K A Stone (#14)
The main subject from what I clipped was about people who hole their faith when contradicted by experts.
#18. To: Gatlin (#17)
Dogmatic individuals hold confidently to their faith even when contradicted by experts because those beliefs have "emotional resonance," researchers said.
#19. To: A K A Stone (#16)
#20. To: A K A Stone (#18)
It is still checkmate.
#21. To: A K A Stone (#18)
What is it that these "dogmatic" individuals believe that has been contradicted by "experts" and I would ask another who are these so called experts?
#22. To: Gatlin (#21)
#23. To: A K A Stone (#22)
You posted this stupid article to try to bolster your point about christians being stupid and not obeying your experts.
#24. To: Gatlin (#23)
#25. To: A K A Stone (#16)
What does an Australian say when he finishes eating at a restaurant?
#26. To: A K A Stone (#24)
I'm attacking you dimwit.
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