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Lynne Blumberg
Lynne Blumberg is a writer based in Philadelphia.
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What Happens to the Brain During Spiritual Experiences?
The field of neurotheology uses science to try to understand religion, and vice versa.
Lynne Blumberg
June 5, 2014