The Fragile Circle of Faith

[...]research indicates that experts rely on data stored in their head, rather than on supernatural entities giving them the answer.3,4 Experts are experts primarily because they have put in so much practice and had so much experience with the real thing, all of which sharpens their intuitions about...

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Published in:Skeptic (Altadena, Calif.) Calif.), 2020-07, Vol.25 (3), p.44-64
Main Author: Cooper-Sansone, Andrew
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Beliefs
Cognition & reasoning
Cognitive Restructuring
Coping
Correlation
Intuition
Near death experiences
Suicides & suicide attempts
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Summary:[...]research indicates that experts rely on data stored in their head, rather than on supernatural entities giving them the answer.3,4 Experts are experts primarily because they have put in so much practice and had so much experience with the real thing, all of which sharpens their intuitions about how to do what they do well. [...]we all do this to some degree. A common response from secular and religious folks alike is, "so what?" Why should we care if people reason poorly or accept invalid conclusions? Since this is a personal story, I will answer that question on the personal level and show why each of us should rid ourselves of faith. [...]my fear that I was being haunted shows that while sometimes faith comforts, other times it terrifies, whether through haunting by a trusted friend or the promise of hellfire for committing tiny mistakes.
ISSN:1063-9330
2168-3360