The evolution of the limbic system and temporal lobe made it possible for humans to experience and attribute spiritual significance to particular events, actions, and geometric stimuli (Joseph 109). Perhaps the most prevalent examples of environmental stimuli which activate the limbic system and temporal lobe, effectively inciting religious feelings, are complex geometric shapes. The amygdala and temporal lobe respond to visual images of such shapes. ... (Joseph 109) The same can be said (although not to the same extent) about other basic geometric shapes such as triangles or circles. ...

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