The divine mind: Does this new theory of the brain point to a creator?
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Nick Spencer2022-07-29T14:10:00
Books on neuroscience don’t usually become bestsellers, but Iain McGilchrist’s new theory of the brain is capturing the attention of both Christians and sceptics. Nick Spencer explains why we’re all fascinated by questions of brain science, faith and God
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