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A new research found that faith has beneficial effects on the brain.

According to an article by Italian science journalist Piero Bianucci, prayer and other experiences related to faith stimulate a part of the brain associated with strong, positive emotions, reports Catholic news website Aleteia…

“Studies of brain circuitry do not reveal the existence of a ‘God zone’ or a ‘religion zone,’ but they do show that an environment structured by religious faith leaves a biological mark on our brain and makes it easier to re-discover feelings of ecstasy or transcendence acquired in infancy,” Bianucci wrote.

When a child is exposed to daily prayers, going to church, or other faith-based activities, these imprint good emotions in the brain. These good experiences remain with the child, even if he/she loses faith in a higher power as an adult…

Another research led by Professor Tony Jack of Case Western Reserve University in Ohio supports Bianucci’s findings. Published in the journal PLOS ONE, the study found that people with spiritual belief were more empathetic than those without, reports UK news agency The Independent.

The study showed that “Although both spiritual belief and empathetic concern were positively associated with frequency of prayer or meditation, neither were predicted by social contact – such as church dinners – associated with religious affiliation.”

Professor Jack’s team used fMRI scans in its experiment and showed that the brain has an analytic network of neurons used for critical thinking and a social network to empathize. They discovered that humans engage the social network of neurons in order to believe in God.

(Excerpted from 1 Christian Voice)

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Ernie Zenone Sr.
April 19, 2019

I have taught this in my Adult Sunday School classes. I taught on the effects of pornography on the brain This is why that even after we stop looking at porn, our brain still needs time to heal Our brain is like the internet and images continue to come back to plague us after we stop looking at porn. See CONQUERSERIES which is a ministry to help Christian men to leave porn and heal

T Garber
April 18, 2019

When I despair, when things look darkest, I turn to the Lord and find light, strength, peace, hope, joy…things that cannot be quantified scientifically, but that are clearly beneficial to me. And when I join with others who are like-minded, there is an even deeper, more transcendent joy! We have an amazing God Who knows what we need and freely gives it. Hallelujah!

    DAVID OLIVER
    April 18, 2019

    Amen! Only the true and living Word of God that which is Christ Jesus, become flesh a man which walked among up. Failure to receive the living Word daily shall make your house weak.

Margaret petersen
April 18, 2019

Amen! Thank you Lord,that the good seed gets planted lord.i know I’m happier when I have prayed.

Billie
April 18, 2019

Indeed prayer changes the one who prays the most. God’s Presence continues to do a work of transformation in body, mind and spirit. It is His work.Acts 17:28

Cindy Ashlock
April 18, 2019

I will add, that the dialysis patients I work with who are Christians/have Faith in God, do much better than those who don’t . Thank You, Jesus.

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