... extreme peace and clairvoyance (Joseph 113). Activation of the amygdala is also associated with auditory hallucinations, which could logically include hearing the voice of "God" (Parker 32). When the amygdala, along with the hippocampus and temporal lobe, undergoes intense activation, religious and spiritual experiences often arise. Following abnormal activation or stimulation, some individuals report that they have communicated with spirits or ... of such shapes. The ability to recognize these figures is dependent on specialized temporal lobe and amygdala neurons, which fire selectivel...

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... interventions, finding social support outlets, and evaluating the role of religion and spirituality in a patients life (Potts, 1998). Specific meanings of religion can be obtained and assessed from the patient along with formal involvement of activities. A patient may attend church and spiritual groups on a regular basis, but if this patient is forced into these actions by a parent or spouse, the implications ... ...

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