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The Science of Spirit
What are scientists discovering about how our brains behave during meditation and prayer? And how is a chemical compound used in religious ceremonies helping other researchers understand the physiology of spiritual experience?

Interview: Rebecca Roberts talks with Dr. Harold Koenig, Co-Author, The Handbook of Religion and Health. Join in.

Watch: Springboard’s Barbara Moffatt visits a neurotheology lab where they are studying brain activity during religious or spiritual experiences. Real 56k, or Quicktime.  get the player

Vote: Is religion (spirituality) an appropriate object of scientific study?   Yes  No 

Research: Interested to know more about Neurotheology? Here are some places to start.

Discuss: What was your most spiritual experience? What's your opinion?


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