The God Gene

According to a recent Washington Post article, molecular geneticist Dean Hamer claims to have found the genetic basis for spirituality. The findings were based on a study of DNA samples and interviews from 2000 volunteers. Hamer discovered that a gene called VMAT2, dubbed "The God Gene," was significantly more common in deeply religious people. Atheists, on the other hand, seemed to lack the gene.

Hamer does not believe his research undermines faith in God. On the contrary, "Religious believers can point to the existence of God genes as one more sign of the Creator's ingenuity — a clever way to help humans acknowledge and embrace a divine presence," he said.

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Made For Faith
Author contends people hardwired for spirituality

The God Part of the Brain
Mathew Alper

INTERMEZZI: REFLECTIONS ON THE ARTS
The on line magazine for Classic Arts Showcase

ARTS IN EDUCATION AID COUNCIL, INC
Bringing the arts back into the schools

MANALAPAN THEATRE
High School Theatre Archive

THE TRUTH ABOUT BOWLING FOR COLUMBINE
Great movie. Bad documentary.

left side	According to a recent Washington Post article, molecular geneticist Dean Hamer claims to have found the genetic basis for spirituality. The findings were based on a study of DNA samples and interviews from 2000 volunteers. Hamer discovered that a gene called VMAT2, dubbed "The God Gene," was significantly more common in deeply religious people. Atheists, on the other hand, seemed to lack the gene. Hamer does not believe his research undermines faith in God. On the contrary, "Religious believers can point to the existence of God genes as one more sign of the Creator's ingenuity — a clever way to help humans acknowledge and embrace a divine presence," he said. LINKS Made For Faith Author contends people hardwired for spirituality The God Part of the Brain Mathew Alper INTERMEZZI: REFLECTIONS ON THE ARTS The on line magazine for Classic Arts Showcase ARTS IN EDUCATION AID COUNCIL, INC Bringing the arts back into the schools MANALAPAN THEATRE High School Theatre Archive THE TRUTH ABOUT BOWLING FOR COLUMBINE Great movie. Bad documentary.