God=Strange Brain Disorder?

2 Apr 2003

Why do people experience religious visions? BBC Two's Horizon suggests that in some cases the cause may be a strange brain disorder.


Controversial new research suggests that whether we believe in a God may not just be a matter of free will. Scientists now believe there may be physical differences in the brains of ardent believers.


http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/2865009.stm


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