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Neuropsychological link to spiritual experience

CORP researchers have determined a link between brain function, spiritual experience and selflessness, as reported in the December 2008 issue of Zygon: Journal of Religion and Science. The article, “Evaluation of a neuropsychological model of spirituality in persons with traumatic brain injury,” was authored by Dr. Brick Johnstone, head of CORP’s Spirituality and Health research team, and Bret Glass. [Read more…]