A few weeks ago we got into a conversation about the research being done in neuroscience and its impact on our understanding of moral and faith development. Although a little dated, Religious Education and the Brain (2000) is a book by Jerry Larsen that offers some initial explorations. NPR's Richard Knox offers a more current view "The Teen Brain: It's Just Not Grown Up Yet." Focused on the development of neural insulation that isn't complete until a teen reaches their mid-20s, scientists speculate that this could be a source for young people's self-orientation.
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