Researchers find neurological link between religious experiences and epilepsy
Wednesday, March 8, 2017 - 14:31
in Psychology & Sociology
A relationship between epilepsy and heightened religious experiences has been recognized since at least the 19th century. In a recent study, researchers found a neurological relationship exists between religiosity -- a disposition for spiritual experience and religious activity -- and epilepsy. This finding sheds light on the connection between religion and neuropsychological processes within the human brain.