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Though this is the case in general, there is some evidence that very fervent atheists can become zealous in belief in “scientism” (the absolute and dogmatic belief in science) when under intense stress (Farias 2013). It could be argued that we are evolved to desire pattern and certainty (see Boyer 2001) and that this instinct can manifest itself in scientism with a minority of people. It has been argued that there are parallels between aspects of religion—fervent acceptance of dogma, for example—and scientism (see Jenkins 2009).