2006-12-14 05:28:08 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Neurotheology is probably best thought of as a branch of neurology. In this particular sub-field, practictioners try to discover the neural basis of many things that are commonly thought to be religious or spiritual experiences. Though there are a number of scientists who study such things, they don't always use this term themselves - it derives from a fiction work by Aldous Huxley.
Some of the things neurotheologists might do include studying artificial means of producing 'spiritual' experiences (such as directly stimulating neurons from the outside or using targetted drugs), explaining origins of common thought patterns through neurology (such as fuzzy memories of the past leading to questions of origin, or seizures as a source of 'divine' inspiration), and otherwise try to trace exact neural response during certain kinds of religious and spiritual activity.
It would not be accurate to say all these people are trying to 'debunk' religion, though some of them certainly are. Some religious practitioners of neurotheology are just trying to better understand physiological effects of divine inspiration and the like.
Hope that helps!
2006-12-14 05:41:13 · answer #1 · answered by Doctor Why 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neurotheology, also known as biotheology, is the study of the neural basis of spirituality. Neurotheology deals with the neurological and evolutionary basis for subjective experiences traditionally categorized as spiritual.
2006-12-14 13:30:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Neurotheology, also known as biotheology, is the study of the neural basis of spirituality. Neurotheology deals with the neurological and evolutionary basis for subjective experiences traditionally categorized as spiritual.
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2006-12-14 13:30:34 · answer #3 · answered by olderbytwo 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Neurotheology is also called biotheology. It is the study of a neural basis of spirituality.
It deals with neurological and evolutionary basis for subjective experiences traditionally chracterized as spiritual.
If this is a homework question I would leave that as is.
But my opinion is, boy, they will do almost anything besides just believe in a higher power, huh?
2006-12-14 13:36:35 · answer #4 · answered by smoothsoullady 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The study of getting on God's last nerve.
2006-12-14 13:30:42 · answer #5 · answered by Boilerfan 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
theology of the antichrist!
2006-12-14 13:48:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Good question. I also wanted to know. Thanks
2006-12-14 13:35:13 · answer #7 · answered by Faz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋