Reply To: Is belief toxic for your brain?

[Reg the Fronkey Farmer]

Please cite the studies. They may show that ritualistic habits like repetitive prayers or mantras have a calming effect on the brain. I accept that mediation certainly does and is probably more effective than prayer. Neither prayer nor meditation is “belief”.  I do not agree that belief is good for your brain. Belief without evidence or based upon confirmation bias is bad for your brain because it is based upon a lack of critical thinking which is a survival tool when used properly.

Many people with mental illness need proper science based treatments. Many are already delusional so how can convincing them that a supernatural Creator of the Universe is watching their every move help? Surely it is only adding in another type of delusion?