What Cognitive Science Reveals About Christian Civilization (Prof. Cody J. Moser) | Axioma Podcast

How do we actually form beliefs, and why do some of them endure for centuries? In this episode of the Axioma Podcast, Wael Taji Miller sits down with Professor Cody J. Moser to explore the intersection of cognitive science and Christianity. The conversation moves beyond purely mechanistic and mathematical models of the mind, arguing that many of our deepest convictions — whether scientific or religious — are shaped by non-rational (but not irrational) processes like lived experience, tacit knowledge, and faith. The conversation also examines the historical rise of Christianity. Was its spread simply a result of social or evolutionary advantages, or did early believers respond to something they perceived as true? This episode invites you to reconsider common explanations. Then comes the inevitable question of our time: what happens when Christian institutions lose their cultural foundations? And what would it take to rebuild them in a way that is both faithful and effective today? Topics covered: ▶️How humans form beliefs and meaning ▶️The limits of purely rational models of the mind ▶️Faith, experience, and tacit knowledge in shaping worldview ▶️The historical spread of Christianity ▶️Why institutions decline, and how renewal might be possible If you enjoyed the video, follow us on the platforms below: ▲ YouTube ➡️    / @axiomahungary   ▲ Facebook ➡️   / axiomamedia   ▲ Instagram ➡️   / axiomamedia   ▲ TikTok ➡️ https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLPKYeuh/ ▲ Twitter (X) ➡️   / axiomamedia   ▲ Website ➡️ https://axioma.hu/ If you find our work valuable, you can support us here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted... 🎥 For our videos available in English, click here:    • Videos in English/ENG subs