my grown up daughter has epilepsy and tells me she has no spiritual beliefs.

"I don't have epilepsy, but I will admit to calling out "Oh my God" on occasion"

]:)  :^O

It's true, and there have been other studies and other evidence that supports these findings.  For instance people who have been close to death and brought back have also reported the same experiences, caused by the physiology of the brain beginning to shut down.

I think the bottom line is what Darkie said that just because our brain is stimulated in a certain way to induce spiritual experiences doesn't mean they don't exist or the experience isn't real to the person.  I do recall some years back another study supporting this theory but then again if you look hard enough you could find many studies that support whatever theory you like!

The bottom line is that it is recognized among Psychs, social workers and scientists that human beings have a spiritual component to them and this spiritual competent is important to well being. However its also recognised that the expression of spiritually in individuals varies.  I don't think its something we should dismiss.

agrees with Bella.