Sonia Theodoro da Silva - Bachelor in Philosophy
Since the emergence of science, or more precisely the
sciences, beginning with Aristotle and later with René Descartes, religiosity
was separated from the development of scientific research. Aristotle's
philosophy dominated European thought from the twelfth century but the scientific revolution of the sixteenth and seventeenth
centuries changes this situation, inserting changes in the scientific methods.
No doubt that Science is one of the voices of human culture however, in not
admitting the strength of faith, especially in the medical field and
specifically in treatments for restoring human health, science fails to partake
in one of the most beautiful forms of integration of man with life. In the U.S.,
researchers in Neurobiology say they have located at the brain's limbic system
the triggering of religious experiences. This brain region links experiences in
our emotional world, and the tests performed on Buddhist monks and Catholic
nuns showed intense brain activity when in a state of meditation and
prayer.
In Brazil, the neuroscientist Ricardo Leme, MD, associated to
the Spiritist Medical Association of Brazil, calls for the development of
feelings of gratitude to life, what he calls the ultimate gift (of God), he calls
for love exemplified by Jesus, for the physical, emotional and spiritual
well-being, because these states of mind act on neurotransmitters and
endorphins facilitating the maintenance of health and even the cure of
diseases. According to him, the study of the neurobiology of faith might be the
extra tool when searching for something lacking in humanity for its more
harmonious functioning as a whole.
Jesus of Nazareth in his journey of peace on Earth used to
say to the sick healed by his love, "your faith has healed you".
However he added: "but do not sin again" as a warning to the great
responsibility we have towards the gift of Life and the opportunity of
reincarnating, granted to us by the immense love of God. Let us work to deserve
them - today and forever.
The Journal of
Psychological Studies - Year VII l Issue N° 35 l July and August l
2014
Maria Novelli - English Translation Cricieli Zanesco - English Translation
