However, if we recognize that for many people the most powerful belief they entertain is belief in God, then belief becomes powerful by itself. And if we look at it from the narrow perspective of health, we're in a win-win situation. But for the religious person, this is just one of God's dimensions, and having it scientifically proven only reinforces the faith that this is how God has chosen to work. It's a reaffirmation of our belief. And there's no question that belief regenerates and turns lives around.
People look at the world differently.
SELF-CARE Dr. Benson told us that he delights in the range of beliefs represented at the Harvard conferences. I believe that the stronger the belief, the more likely it is that healing will occur, and I say that from a scientific point of view. But what brought me to this point was the science. It just led me here. It was unavoidable.