2007-03-21 16:14:10 · 12 answers · asked by ssc23b9d 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
The evolutionary development of the brain, the role of psychology and how it fit into mans development can all be explained by neuroscientists. So what does the disbelief in invisible deities have to do with the way our brains have developed?
2007-03-21 16:21:23 · answer #1 · answered by Its not me Its u 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
dreams are normal brain functions, they are not in any way related to religion, philosophy, or personal beliefs. A little girl from compton, california dreams of vanilla flavored ice cream in much the same way as a guy from kobe, japan does. dreams are basically somatic, and will cut across all borders. I dont think an atheist, or anyone for that matter, can reject or deny a dream.
2007-03-21 16:32:20 · answer #2 · answered by Carl A. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dreams in what sense? Wishes for the future, or sleeping? In sleeping, dreams are caused by the activity in the brain during the REM (rapid eye movement) cycle of sleep. Your brain is most active when you sleep, so things you've experienced either in that day or in your entire life can be included in a surreal or realistic way. As for hopes for the future, these are related to faith at all! I want to be a music teacher. I don't have any faith that God will help me acheive this; I'm going to reach that goal myself.
2007-03-21 17:29:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having dreams have nothing to do with religion or lack thereof. Your subconscious mind is awake even when we sleep. REM sleep is the stage of sleep where the mind is actually in a state when you can dream. It is a normal activity in most anyones brain.
2007-03-21 16:19:58 · answer #4 · answered by friendly advice from maine 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Dreams are perfectly compatible with being an atheist. An atheist might say that dreams are the result of random firings of neurons during the REM stage of sleep.
2007-03-21 16:17:43 · answer #5 · answered by Gretta 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
When you think too much during the day and before you sleep, your mind goes into overdrive. It could also be the product of strong unfulfilled desires and fear.
Dreams are just an incoherent mishmash of mental images reprojected in your brain.
2007-03-23 04:21:06 · answer #6 · answered by Saffren 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dreams don't have anything to do with the belief or disbelief in God or a higher power. dreams are merely fragments of your day/week thrown together by your brain during REM sleep, nothing more. They aren't sent to you by God.
Visions are a completely different story.
2007-03-21 16:25:26 · answer #7 · answered by sangreal 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Anyone can explain dreams from their point of view.
Whether they wave them off as the subconcious letting off steam or being some ominous precognitive visions-
They can explain dreams in their own way.
2007-03-21 17:24:48 · answer #8 · answered by onlyevier 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think dreams and religion belives are two different concepts which you just cant compare.
First of all you choose what you want to belief (religion).
Dreams in the other hand our not controlled in any way by us.
2007-03-21 16:19:48 · answer #9 · answered by benjamin p 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you serious?
I hope you're aware that animals dream. It's a function of the subconscious sorting out stimulus from your day.
2007-03-21 16:21:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋