Groundbreaking and accessible. Reviews the theological implications of cognitive science, current theory on how our brains construct our world and why we should be loyal to one faith if all major religious traditions deal effectively with universal human needs.

Ralph D. Mecklenburger speaks nationally on topics related to science and religion, Judaism and Jewish-Christian dialogue. He is rabbi at Beth-El Congregation in Fort Worth, Texas, an adjunct faculty member at Brite Divinity School and has served as the Jewish co-chair of the Texas Conference of Churches' Jewish-Christian Forum.

Foreword
Preface
Introduction

1 Our Believing Brains: On Not Being Overwhelmed

2 Taking God Personally

3 Mystical and Spiritual, Neurological and Theological

4 The Soul Which Thou Hast Given unto Me?

5 Free Will and Free Won't: Programming Your Brain

6 Morality: The Hop of Faith

7 Life Is with People: Organized Religion

8 Why My Religion? What of Yours?

Notes
Suggested Readings and Selected Bibliography
Index