How should we interpret spiritual experiences?
Friday, May 9, 2008 - 09:56
in Psychology & Sociology
Religious practices and religions involving spiritual experiences are growing in popularity around the globe. Academics too are turning their study to the practices of these religions. The interest is in understanding shamanism, trance and spirit possession from different standpoints, including, vitally, from the point of view of those taking part and from different academic disciplines.
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