“Studies have shown that convincing religious agents (have) to have just the right level of outlandishness. Also, the manifestation need(s) to have an emotional resonance in order for belief to set in. Religions use elaborate rituals to stir up people's emotions....” ReligionEmotionsReligious BeliefReligious RitualsReligious AgentsReligious Manifestations Book:The Sign Source: The Sign