Art as Religion

In Brain Function and Religion. Seattle (USA): Center for Artifact Studies. pp. 64-72 (2021)
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Art is a form of religion. It uses symbols and stories to create a sublime, emotional experience. This demonstrates that religion, or at least spirituality, is experienced by the secular, including atheists. And, of course, art is used by all religions.

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