Does Religion Affect the Brain?

[bastet]

There has been a study done in the US regarding older people that have been 'born-again'. It's none specific as to the religion, so do those of us on here that have had a late life changing experience with regard to Paganism or Spirtualism, have reason to be worried

http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/wellbei ... 1ez1l.html

Patxx

[nova]

Oh dear
So if you've had a religious experience later in life, the part of your brain that learns/remembers shrinks more than other peoples ?? Not sure what I think about this - I cant think of any explanation why that would happen. I'm interested to see what other people think.

[Dragonwolf]

Hmmm,

Can't quite get my head around this at the moment for obvious reasons, all I will say for now is, I suppose Pagans (as they not mentioned) are exempt, but if that a good or bad thing? I know not.

Gut instict tell me it a load of yanger.

[peaceandkarma]

I've read that people with some sort of religous veiws were more happy than peope without and as a result they had a more positive outlook on life. They also lived longer as a result.

[bastet]

I think this survey referred purely to born-again experiences, rather than long held religious views. P&K.

Patxx