Spiritual Interface: Right Temporal Lobe & Limbic Structures | MD Melvin Morse

In summary, the conversation revolved around a person's attempt to search for information on ocean plastic pollution but instead stumbled upon a link about the biological connection between the right temporal lobe and religious experiences. The linked article argues that finding neurological substrates for religious experiences does not lessen their spiritual significance and may even provide evidence for their objective reality. The conversation also briefly discusses the activation of the occipital lobe when looking at something and questions whether this means what we see is only in our head.
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I googled for ocean, plastic, pollution, "Discovery Times", to find something that I saw last night and instead got this...what a coincidence. I assume that this is some crackpot but all considered it seemed worth a post.

THE RIGHT TEMPORAL LOBE AND ASSOCIATED LIMBIC LOBE STRUCTURES AS THE BIOLOGICAL INTERFACE WITH AN INTERCONNECTED UNIVERSE

Melvin Morse M.D.

Associate Professor of Pediatrics

University of Washington

4011 Talbot Road S.

Renton, Washington 98055

ABSTRACT:

Deep right temporal lobe and associated limbic lobe structures are clearly linked to human religious experiences of all types, including conversion experiences and near death experiences. Simply because religious experiences are brain based does not automatically lessen or demean their spiritual significance. Indeed, the findings of neurological substrates to religious experiences can be argued to provide evidence for their objective reality. [continued]

http://www.gnosticliberationfront.org/communicating_with_the_dead_usin.htm#the%20right%20temporal%20lobe
 
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Note that you need to leave out the commas, but the really funny thing is that this link comes up as the only choice using the simple google search - true comedy in my eyes.
 
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The occipital lobe is activated when we are looking at something. Does this mean that what is see is only in our head?
 

Related to Spiritual Interface: Right Temporal Lobe & Limbic Structures | MD Melvin Morse

1. What is the role of the right temporal lobe and limbic structures in spirituality?

The right temporal lobe and limbic structures are believed to play a significant role in spiritual experiences. These brain regions are involved in processing emotions, memory, and self-awareness, which are all important components of spirituality.

2. How does the right temporal lobe and limbic structures contribute to near-death experiences?

Studies have shown that the right temporal lobe and limbic structures are activated during near-death experiences, suggesting that these brain regions may be responsible for the profound spiritual and transcendental feelings often reported by individuals who have had such experiences.

3. Can damage to the right temporal lobe and limbic structures affect one's spiritual experiences?

Yes, research has shown that damage to these brain regions can lead to changes in one's spiritual experiences. For example, individuals with damage to the right temporal lobe may have difficulty feeling connected to a higher power or experiencing spiritual feelings.

4. Are spiritual experiences purely a result of brain activity in the right temporal lobe and limbic structures?

While these brain regions are believed to play a significant role in spiritual experiences, it is not the only factor. Spiritual experiences are complex and can also be influenced by cultural, social, and personal beliefs and experiences.

5. Can spiritual practices, such as meditation, affect the functioning of the right temporal lobe and limbic structures?

Yes, research has shown that regular spiritual practices, such as meditation, can lead to changes in brain structure and function, including in the right temporal lobe and limbic structures. This suggests that these practices may have a positive impact on one's spiritual experiences.

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