Neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Newberg explores his new book, Sex, God, and The Brain: How Sexual Pleasure Gave Birth to Religion and a Whole Lot More
“Rigorous science wildly upends conventional thought. Here Dr. Andrew Newberg creates a highly scholarly and evocative new scientific paradigm, that compels a reexamination of our foundational human nature.” —Lisa Miller, PhD, Columbia University professor and bestselling author, The Awakened Brain: The New Science of Spirituality and Our Quest for an Inspired Life
Dr. Newberg argues that our religious and spiritual experiences are directly connected to our sexual being. While others have speculated on a connection between religion and sexuality, Andrew is the first to demonstrate—with groundbreaking brain scan research gained through Orgasmic Meditation studies—that the underlying biological mechanisms of religious, spiritual, and sexual experiences are identical. An exquisitely researched inquiry, Dr. Newberg takes us through the history of mating rituals and how they evolved into religion up to the present day.
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Dr. Andrew Newberg is the Director of Research In the Department of Integrative Medicine and Nutritional Sciences at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and is board-certified in internal and nuclear medicine. His research focuses on the relationship between brain function and various mental states, particularly religious and mystical experiences, and has included brain scans during prayer, and meditation as well as studies on aging, dementia, and other neurological disorders. Andrew Newberg conducted a groundbreaking study of the impact of orgasmic meditation on the brain using PET/fMRI technology.
He has published over 250 peer-reviewed articles and chapters on brain function, brain imaging, and the study of religious and mystical experiences. He has published 14 books, which have been translated into 17 different languages. He was listed as one of the 30 Most Influential Neuroscientists Alive Today by the Online Psychology Degree Guide. He has presented his work at scientific and religious meetings throughout the world and has appeared on The Story of God with Morgan Freeman, Dr. Oz, StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson, Good Morning America, Nightline, 20/20, CNN, ABC World News Tonight, as well as in the nationally distributed movies: “What the Bleep Do We Know?”; Bill Maher’s “Religulous”; and “Awake: The Life of Yogananda.” His work has been featured in a number of major media articles including in Newsweek, Time, National Geographic, Discover, New York Times, O Magazine, Los Angeles Times, London Observer, Forbes, Washington Post, Philadelphia Inquirer, and Readers Digest
Neuroscientist Dr. Daniel Amen says, “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.”
“Rigorous science wildly upends conventional thought. Here Dr Andrew Newberg creates a highly scholarly and evocative new scientific paradigm, that compels the reexamination of our foundational human nature. He asks, what might be the paths to awakening human perception of the unitive reality? How do different people arrive to this awareness, and is it really the same awareness? Do these paths intertwine, do they work, and if so, how? Newberg's innovation is matched by his scientific precision to evoke a compelling inquiry, as he allows research to kick-open a door hitherto sealed by societal norms. Hold on tight! You are in the seat of a fearless, brilliant investigator.” —Lisa Miller, PhD, Columbia University professor and bestselling author, The Awakened Brain: The New Science of Spirituality and Our Quest for an Inspired Life
“Groundbreaking work on understanding the fundamental link between sexuality and spirituality, and essential reading for understanding how and why sexuality is so important for our spiritual well-being. Newberg makes complex research readable and fun for everyone and helps show how our brain is the connection between the spiritual and biological self. Respecting both science and the spiritual, this book is an instant classic.” —Sara Gottfried, M.D., New York Times bestselling author of The Hormone Cure