Mechanics of Christianity – A Look Under the Hood of The World's Largest Religion
Description: A Look Under the Hood of The World's Largest Religion
A Look Under the Hood of The World's Largest Religion
When we are presented with an idea, we do not evaluate it purely on merit. Rather, we consider an idea in the context of our own accepted beliefs and experiences. This causes us to accept concepts that fit into our established worldview, and to eschew those that do not. This psychological phenomenon is known as Confirmation Bias [1] . A modern example of confirmation bias can be seen with miracle healing televangelists. Despite the numerous examples of Peter Popoff’s unfounded miracles, his close associate
Let us examine how Confirmation Bias might have affected the inclusion of miracles in the New Testament, within the context of Mark 6:1-6.
Mechanics of Christianity – A Look Under the Hood of The World's Largest Religion