As modern thought has transitioned from religious to scientific research, there has been a hard line driven down the middle of the two branches suggesting that the two cannot exist with one another. In the 21st century, the idea that science is the only accurate way to perceive the world is one of the most dominant views, relegating mysticism and religion to a separate corner, unrelated to science, but this is contrary to a very long human tradition of mystical practices. Even though science is the dominant school of thought, there are still millions to billions of people globally who participate in faith practices across religions and spiritualities, so what continues to draw people to faith? The researchers conduct interviews across faith practices and beliefs to gain a deeper understanding of what compels people to follow ideas inconsistent with modern thought. Through a mixture of answers from positive psychology, natural expression, and human connection, the beginnings of an answer may be found.
