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In reply to the discussion: St. Teresa of Avila [View all]cbayer
(146,218 posts)42. Oxytocin is massively released during the delivery and is not correlated with the rush
of love a mother feels after the birth.
What negative am I claiming? Only thing I am claiming is that you made an statement that has no basis in actual data. As a rational, reasonable thinker who uses logic and science to reach your conclusion, you really need to have data to back up your claims.
I'm not a believer. I know you want me to be because that could justify some of your animosity, but I'm not.
Instead of proving the data that discounts your unsubstantiated claim, I will give you an article that links oxytocin and religiosity. You have to prove your own point. I only have to prove mine.
http://iaincarstairs.wordpress.com/2011/11/26/the-biochemistry-of-spirituality-and-brain-hygiene-generosity/
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"But we preach Christ crucified, a scandal to some and a folly to others"
struggle4progress
Nov 2014
#5
Thanks! I sat with some Canadians today who told some great jokes if you are interested.
cbayer
Nov 2014
#23
Oxytocin is massively released during the delivery and is not correlated with the rush
cbayer
Nov 2014
#42
As per usual, the implication is that my life, and my body, are not mine at all.
AtheistCrusader
Nov 2014
#33