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Join an Online Discussion with Professor Justin Barrett: “Are We Born Believing in God?”

Dr. Justin Barrett’s essay is featured on “Big Questions Online” :: 03/06/13
Dr. Justin Barrett
Dr. Justin Barrett

Justin Barrett, director of Fuller Seminary’s Thrive Center for Human Development in the School of Psychology, is leading an online discussion of his essay published on Big Questions Online, a publication of the John Templeton Foundation.

 Big Questions Online aims to explore big questions of human purpose and ultimate reality and foster thoughtful discussion. The website publishes an essay by a leading author or expert in a field, and then invites readers to join an online discussion with the author. Readers post comments and the author can respond.

Dr Barrett’s essay “Are We Born Believing in God?” addresses the question of whether we are born with an inclination toward belief in God. It is based on his recent book “Born Believers: The Science of Children’s Religious Belief.”

Barrett was chosen to write the essay because of his expertise in this field. He is recognized as leader in the field of the cognitive science of religion, the Big Questions’ Editor said. This is a great opportunity to engage directly with an expert.

Everyone is invited to join in the discussion, which will be open until midnight Monday, March 11.

 Go here to read Barrett’s essay and join in the discussion.