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Temporal lobe epilepsy is hypothesized[1][2] to be a contributing factor towards the visions, fits, etc that various prophets throughout history experienced. Something like half of those with temporal lobe epilepsy experience hyperreligiosity or salvation[3] with their condition, along with religious hallucinations, delusions, etc.

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temporal_lobe_epilepsy#Effects...

[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geschwind_syndrome#Hyperreligi...

[3] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2654983/

parent heavyset_go 4 years ago

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