The study doesn't 'confirm or disconfirm the existence of God,' Beauregard says in a University of Montreal news release. In their research, Beauregard and Paquette weren't trying to prove or disprove God's existence. Several nuns mentioned feeling peace, God's presence, and God's 'unconditional and infinite love' while recalling their most intense mystical experience, the researchers write.
The researchers interviewed the nuns after their scans. And the activity wasn't identical to that seen when the nuns reflected on interpersonal memories. Instead, several brain areas were active while the nuns reflected on their most intense mystical experience. The user guide is a comprehensive PDF document that covers everything from installation to advanced functions. The nuns' brain scans didn't show any particular 'God spot' of brain activity. Do you want to learn how to use TheBrain 13, the powerful software that helps you capture and organize your ideas in a dynamic way Download the official user guide and discover all the features and tips that will enhance your productivity and creativity. The researchers had asked the nuns to practice summoning up those memories in the week before the brain scans. For comparison, they also got brain scans while remembering their most intense experience with another person since taking their vows, and while simply resting with their eyes shut.
