The Unseen Force
What happens in your brain during a spiritual experience?
Neurotheology, the study of spirituality and the brain, reveals fascinating neural correlates of faith. During deep prayer or meditation, fMRI scans show decreased activity in the parietal lobe, which orients us in space and time, leading to a feeling of 'oneness'. This suggests that profound spiritual experiences are tangible, highly focused mental states that can be observed scientifically.