Churches weaponize intermittent reinforcement—answered prayers as random dopamine hits—to addict congregants to hope amid despair. fMRI studies reveal prayer activates the nucleus accumbens 18% more than gambling (Schjødt, 2011), reframing faith as divine slot machines.

The Church of Supply & Demand! A Deeper Look at the Cost of Religious Narcissism

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The Church of Supply & Demand! A Deeper Look at the Cost of Religious Narcissism

The Church of Supply & Demand! A Deeper Look at the Cost of Religious Narcissism