Alice Greczyn Instagram – Why do people let themselves get knocked to the floor at mass #revivals? What is #speakingintongues? How are people miraculously cured of long-standing ailments—and why isn’t everyone who receives #prayer from a #faithhealer?
I’ve been promising a video and written version of my conference presentation on this topic for a while. When my friend @doubtandabout invited me on his hugely popular YouTube channel #HolyKoolaid to collaborate on an #exposé of #faithhealers, I leaped at the chance!
Learning the #science behind the #supernatural looking phenomena I saw growing up as a #CharismaticChristian was crucial to my healing from #religioustrauma. For years after I lost my faith, I was haunted by memories of what I’d been told was proof of the Holy Spirit—and therefore proof of God and, I believed, proof of hell.
I am thrilled to share what I’ve learned with a wider audience. My goal is not to mock people who undergo genuine #mysticalexperiences, nor belittle the interpretations that may help give their lives meaning. My motive is to help people like my younger self who are desperate for #evidencebased answers to #faithbased confusion.
📺 Watch my 10-minute video collaboration with Thomas at YouTube.com/@HolyKoolaid
👉🏼 Link in bio to my Substack “Unaccountable” where you can read the written version of “Drunk, High, & Hypnotized: The Neuroscience of Mystical Experiences.”
I first gave this presentation at @wisecounsellor’s Conference On Religious Trauma. I was also honored to give it at @rfrorg, @freethoughtflorida, and @nashvillenones. I’m thrilled to finally offer a written and video version thanks to @doubtandabout!🥰
#neurotheology #neuroscience #faithhealing #miracles #supernatural #atheist #atheistcommunity #atheistsofinstagram #paranormal #debunked #Christianity #Pentecostal #HolyRoller #revival #religioustraumasyndrome | Posted on 04/Apr/2024 04:23:10
