Page |4 The human motivation for social connection extends beyond the boundary 14. Visible Efforts to Change Invisible of the human in the (often Connections misunderstood) religious language of Despite the human need for social a po a ea ae a an connection, many individuals are lonely America—“Sinners in the Hands of an beans they are orale fo weve . Angry God” —is used to illustrate the meaningful social bonds. Interventions way anthropomorphic language works to designed to reduce loneliness have not incorporate human society in a web of heen suscasafil, SURE CSUINg: that a eter . ae understanding of loneliness, social ethical obligations that connect to the connection. and the obstacles to formin natural environment and, by imaginative nofi 1 . th others j g extension, to the universe as a whole. vecdedé ou connections witht ottnens Is Personieations of Gnd Reflections on Invisible Connections 12 How Does God Become Real 15. Social Brain, Spiritual Medicine? Ce GHEe & Piso’ @ at 's TOL a0 Science and religion are inextricably much about eequiring certain beliefs intertwined in the practice of medicine. but about learning to use one’s mind Science has provided modern medicine in particular ways; the often intensely with extraordinary diagnostic and private experience of God is built therapeutic capacities that can be through a profoundly social learning employed to care for patients. Religions process. provide a fuller vision for the worthiness of caring for the sick, a framework to : : guide the application of medical science Belief and Connection in that endeavor, and practices that . . strengthen the human capacity for 13. Theological Perspectives on God as treating patients as the mindful persons an Invisible Force they are. The beliefs that religious individuals hold about the way God operates in Invisible Forces human life are potential factors affecting perceived social isolation. My paper 16, Epilogue aes ee anpea® et lites of belie? Invisib