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safeinOhio

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8. I think I lack the God Gene...

Reply to Soph0571 (Original post)

Wed Jun 12, 2019, 05:17 PM

Jun 2019

From Wikipedia,
The God gene hypothesis proposes that human spirituality is influenced by heredity and that a specific gene, called vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2), predisposes humans towards spiritual or mystic experiences.[1] The idea has been proposed by geneticist Dean Hamer in the 2004 book called The God Gene: How Faith is Hardwired into our Genes.

I love the study of religion, I just don't buy it.

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What Experiences Have Shaped Your Religious Belief Systems Or Lack Thereof? [View all] Soph0571 Jun 2019 OP

I was raised in the era of a loving god and, without really thinking about it, AJT Jun 2019 #1

which era was the 'loving god' era? Voltaire2 Jun 2019 #12

The United Church of Christ was very accepting and preached AJT Jun 2019 #13

They still do, so I still don't understand Voltaire2 Jun 2019 #20

"you can't prove a negative" Major Nikon Jun 2019 #18

Do you think one has to prove a negative to be an atheist? Mariana Jun 2019 #21

I was never indoctrinated or brainwashed in any way. My dad dying when I was 12 pretty much iced it. brewens Jun 2019 #2

There is a "Great Spirit" that exists throughout the entire cosmos. democratisphere Jun 2019 #3

The pillar of my synagogue was a judge Cary Jun 2019 #4

probably the blatant hypocrisy more than anything else rurallib Jun 2019 #5

I'll second that. keithbvadu2 Jun 2019 #16

Cradle Catholic, Catholic school grade 1 - 12, liberal nuns and priests, were my biggest influence. 50 Shades Of Blue Jun 2019 #6

Thank you so much for sharing that experience, Soph. Adsos Letter Jun 2019 #7

They are an inter sting bunch. Each Gospel Hall is independent but with they have an affiliation... Soph0571 Jun 2019 #10

Thanks for that link. Adsos Letter Jun 2019 #15

I think I lack the God Gene... safeinOhio Jun 2019 #8

After trying different religions customerserviceguy Jun 2019 #9

An out-of-body soul experience when I was 17. Karadeniz Jun 2019 #11

I was inspired by a nun Cartoonist Jun 2019 #14

I was never formally exposed to religion. AtheistCrusader Jun 2019 #17

I was exposed to religion, but not indoctrinated in it Major Nikon Jun 2019 #19

Indoctrinated SBC hurl Jun 2019 #22