We must face the increasingly clear realization that "mind OVER matter" greatly understates reality. In truth, "mind significantly IS matter." Scientific evidence is accumulating daily that a positive, joyful, and optimistic mindset has compounding influences upon the structure and functioning of the brain and the rest of the body. We stand at the threshold of much greater insight into human health AND behavior. That is, ultimately our social structures themselves can be seen essentially as byproducts of mental attitude.
Well, what I have said thus far does not necessarily imply the intervention of Divinity. But there is little likelihood that people of faith will agree that all of the above takes place on a purely physical level. I would suggest that both believers and nonbelievers keep open minds. It would be presumptuous and stultifying to do any less.
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