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Episode 3: The Neuroscience of Religious Extremism

This episode is a review of the book Neurotheology: How Science Can Enlighten Us About Spirituality by neuroscientist and professor of religious studies at the University of Pennsylvania, Andrew Newberg. In this episode, learn about the psychological profile of religious extremists and how the literal interpretation of religious texts can lead to rigid worldviews, fear of outsiders, and even violence. Geoff provides highlights from Newberg's book including the psychological and neuroscientific perspectives on religious extremism. Listen to learn about the emotional and cognitive indicators of extremism and the brain areas that contribute to this psychosocial phenomenon. In this episode learn about: The "happy prison of the brain" (3:05) Psychological characteristics of religious extremism (4:50) The neuroscience of religious extremist (12:15) Geoff's experience with his own extremist psychology (18:49) Resources mentioned in this episode: Newberg, A. (2018). Neurotheology: How science can enlighten us about spirituality. Columbia University Press. Wallis, G. (2021) A Voice from Inside: Notes on religious trauma in a captive organization. wallisbooks.com If you liked this episode, please like and subscribe. Also, for more content, follow Geoffrey Wallis on Instagram, Twitter and at wallisbooks.com. #psychology #neuroscience #extremism #religiousextremism #psychologyofreligion #socialpsychology #clinicalpsychology #religion #geoffreywallis #humanism #religioustrauma #religioustraumasyndrome #religioustraumarecovery #recoveringfromreligion