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D A Helminiak

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Neurology, psychology, and extraordinary religious experiences.

Journal of Religion and Health March 1, 1984 D A Helminiak

Temporal lobe epilepsy and certain personality disorders often result in experiences described as "religious." TLE research suggests a possible neurological basis for such experiences. Immediately the question arises about the authenticity of these experiences as religious. An experience is authentic if it furthers the authentic growth of the subject, regardless of what triggered it. So...