Religious fundamentalism linked to brain damage, says study

Religious fundamentalism is a result of a functional impairment in the prefrontal cortex region of the brain, a study published in the journal Neuropsychologia has found, Raw Story reports. According to the findings, damage to particular areas of the prefrontal cortex indirectly promotes religious fundamentalism by diminishing cognitive flexibility and openness, which involves dimensions like curiosity, creativity, and open-mindedness.