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OverviewFor the modern world, it seems as if sexuality and spirituality have always been at odds. But what if the two are actually deeply connected? And what if science could prove this connection? From neuroscientist Andrew Newberg, Sex, God, and the Brain argues that our religious and spiritual experiences derive directly from our sexual being. While others have speculated on a connection between religion and sex, Newberg is the first to demonstrate with groundbreaking brain scan research gained through Orgasmic Meditation studies that the underlying biological mechanism of religious, spiritual, and sexual experiences are identical. With research technical enough for academics, but explained simply enough for the everyday reader, Sex, God, and the Brain, will reframe our understanding of the link between spirituality and sexuality. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Andrew NewbergPublisher: Turner Publishing Company Imprint: Turner Publishing Company Edition: New edition Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 22.80cm ISBN: 9781684428625ISBN 10: 1684428629 Pages: 240 Publication Date: 19 October 2024 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Not yet available  This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsPrologue: Sex and God PART I: The Foundation Chapter 1. In the Beginning… Chapter 2. Rhythms and Rituals: What’s A Nice Girl Like You Doing in a Place Like This? Chapter 3. Myths and Sexuality Chapter 4. Sexual Ecstasy and Spiritual Ecstasy PART II: The Connection Between Sex, Spirituality, and Science Chapter 5. Orgasmic Meditation: Making the Connection Chapter 6. God Molecules and Sex Molecules Chapter 7. The Spiritual Brain on Drugs PART III: The Impact of the Connection—Good and Bad Chapter 8. Sexual and Spiritual Addictions Chapter 9. Psychology, Sexuality, and God Chapter 10. The Dark Side of Sexuality and Religion Chapter 11. Sexuality, Religion, and Violence Chapter 12. Sexuality and the Development of Morality Chapter 13. Compassion, Sex, and the Brain Chapter 14. Male and Female Spirituality Epilogue: Is Religion Afraid of Sex? And Should It Be?Reviews“This book is so much fun. Sex, God, and the Brain examines groundbreaking research to turn common perceptions about sexuality and spirituality on its head. A must-read for anyone looking to better understand the profound relationship between sex and religion. Well-researched and deeply insightful.” —Daniel Amen, New York Times bestselling author of Change Your Brain, Change Your Life Author InformationAndrew Newbergis Director of Research at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Medical College. Dr. Newberg has been particularly involved in the study of mystical and religious experiences throughout his career, in addition to the use of neuroimaging studies in the evaluation of neurological and psychiatric disorders. He is considered a pioneer in the field of neurotheology which seeks to link neuroscience with religious and spiritual experience. Dr. Newberg has published over two hundred articles, essays and book chapters. He is the author or co-author of eight books including the bestsellingHow God Changes Your Brain(Ballantine, 2009) andWhy God Won't Go Away(Ballantine, 2001). He has presented his work at scientific and religious meetings throughout the world and has appeared onGood Morning America, Nightline, ABC's World News Tonight, Book TV, National Public Radio, Fresh Air, London Talk Radio, the Discovery Channel, the National Geographic Channel, the BBC, National Public Radio, and the nationally distributed movies, What the Bleep Do We Know? and Bill Maher's movie Religulous. His work has been written about in theLos Angeles Times, Time, Newsweek, Discover Magazine, Reader's Digest, The Washington Post, andThe New York Times. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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