The search for God continues, now with new methods: research with neuro-imaging technology works towards elucidating the mechanisms involved during prayer, meditation and spiritual experiences. MRI... Read More
The search
for God continues, now with new methods: research with neuro-imaging technology works
towards elucidating the mechanisms involved during prayer, meditation
and spiritual experiences. MRI scans have yielded some fascinating
results, identifying the areas in the brain that activate during these unique
experiences. Yet the interpretation of these findings remains unclear:
For some, the activation of these brain regions shows the localized areas through
which god communicates with humans; for others, activation of these spiritual
'hotspots' is what generates these experiences. Scientific attempts to
prove or disprove the existence of God continue on...