This paper is positioned in a debate which has been trying to find a common base for an understanding of neuroscience and religion. It states that both fields are incompatible with each other, but the gap may be bridged under certain conditions. It is argued that religious experience is supported by brain function that underpins belief formation. This function has been labelled “credition” and recently became subject of neuroscientific research. Furthermore, it is emphasized that any attempt to understand religious experiences must move away from the almost exclusive focus on “religion” and instead integrate the concept of religiosity (religiousness), since beliefs have a major influence on shaping the religiosity (religiousness) of individuals. The paper posits that an application of the credition theory, especially the use of the two models of creditions as tools for communication and interaction, are promising for supporting strategies that intend to prevent religious extremism.