In this episode, I discuss the frequent mismatch between what we profess to believe and our actions. This often comes up when believers claim to believe in the Bible, which clearly states that the power of prayer and faith is all you need to receive what you ask for such as healing, while going to doctors and taking medical treatments at the same time. I also explore the conflict within myself of claiming there is no self nor free will, while acting as if these things actually exist.  I discuss the utility of believing in things such as the self and free will for our own survival even if such ideas are not true or factual. While I do not believe that belief in God is necessary for survival, it seems the belief in the self and free will are pragmatically necessary for our survival, as Dave and I have discussed previously, particularly in the past podcast episode #61 entitled "The Game."  

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