Critical Thinking And Belief In The Supernatural

"The opposition between religious beliefs and scientific evidence can be explained by difference in brain structures and cognitive activity. Scientists have found critical thinking is suppressed in the brains of people who believe in the supernatural."

Ya, right, not shocking.  But the study also showed a correlation between spiritual belief and empathy.  The take-away? Science-based thinkers may want to guard against possible de-emphasizing of empathy and make sure the positive aspects of his or her social neurological network are also engaged.

Critical thinking suppressed in brains of people who believe in the supernatural