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Author Topic:   The Genetic Basis of "Finding God"
pink sasquatch
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Message 1 of 21 (152856)
10-25-2004 6:26 PM


In my discussions in many threads in this forum I come across a common issue: the clash of rational and emotional reasoning in explaining the supernatural.
Since evidence is accumulating for a genetic basis of the way we sense, think, and feel, it seems that our "rational" or "emotional" response to a given experience is based in our genes. As an example, many psychiatric or developmental syndromes prevent people from being emotional (or unemotional), or prevent proper intake and use of sensory information.
Given that genetic make-up influences the way we interact with reality, is it possible that some may be genetically "susceptible" to spiritual experiences, and others genetically "resistant"?
Why do some people see an apparent image of Jesus in the clouds as a sign from God, and others view the same as an interaction of atmosphere, chance, and human psychology?
In other words, could genetic make-up produce an individual incapable of accepting the supernatural, and thus incapable of "finding God"?
If so, what are the implications for salvation?

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pink sasquatch
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Message 6 of 21 (152902)
10-25-2004 9:34 PM
Reply to: Message 4 by NosyNed
10-25-2004 9:14 PM


Re: This Weeks Time: "The God Gene"
It seems there is a gene for "trancendance of self" feelings.
Interesting, I'll try to find more info on that...
Was there actually a genetic mapping study done to identify a locus? Or is more general, based on twin studies or somesuch?
Is there any indication that there are pro- and non- religious versions of the gene?
Separate of bona fide "religion genes", I think genes responsible for logical or emotional outlook effect the way individuals approach religion.

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Message 12 of 21 (153424)
10-27-2004 3:45 PM
Reply to: Message 11 by Bob
10-27-2004 10:19 AM


I recently posted that dna was present in all life. If not I would like to know what life is devoid of it.
RNA-based viruses - though they still have nucleic acid sequence, so it is a minor clarification.

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