Music has been a major influence in most peoples lives. It has soothed and inspired since the dawn of modern man. No matter what worldview you have, one thing is for sure, music is a powerful thing.
But why? Why has every culture in history used some form of music to worship, mourn, celebrate etc.?
One of the reasons I believe, is that music was made for us, not by us. I believe it is one more thing that gives evidence towards a creator.
Recent studies have shown that music has many positive effects on people. For instance, it has shown to boost one's immune system after surgery causing a faster recovery rate. It has shown to lower blood pressure, reduce stress, and even treat depression. It has even shown to help stroke victims who have lost the ability to speak learn once again.
In a recent article in Discovery health, it was stated that "The neurological studies of music on the brain seem to indicate that we're hardwired to interpret and react emotionally to a piece of music." Hardwired! Why would one naturally be hardwired to a thing that was created by man, who was made from an unguided process, which was caused by a chemical reaction, that caused life "accidentally,"on a planet that is astronomically fine-tuned for life, "accidentally."
Although this research is fairly new, I could site article after article on this subject. I will spare you the pain, but if you think that I am pulling your leg, just google "neuroscience and music." Enough resources should come up for you to do your own research.
Just some food for thought. This by no means gives us proof of any creator, but as a great man once said, "We speak of evidence, not proof. You only find proof in the field of mathematics." But this is an interesting find none the less.
i like the new back ground.
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