> Rather than scoffing at religion and starting psychological investigations from scratch, we scientists should be studying rituals and spiritual practices to u

> Rather than scoffing at religion and starting psychological investigations from scratch, we scientists should be studying rituals and spiritual practices to understand their influence, and where appropriate, create new techniques and therapies informed by them. Doing this doesn’t require accepting a given theology—just an open mind and an attitude of respect. One might say, the Golden Rule principle still has broad applications—- even today.