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In this article I seek to analyze spiritual phenomena using contemporary mythological and pop-cultural [Learn More](/religioustheory/posts/entheogens-spirituality-and-modern-myths/) ![Religion And Mental Health – The Therapeutic Value Of The Teachings Of Jesus , Part 1 (Thomas Roberts And Delbert Hayden)](https://files.jcrt.org/images/2018/10/hb_58-87-1.webp) ### [Religion And Mental Health – The Therapeutic Value Of The Teachings Of Jesus , Part 1 (Thomas Roberts And Delbert Hayden)](/religioustheory/posts/religion-and-mental-health-the-therapeutic-value-of-the-teachings-of-jesus-part-1-thomas-roberts-and-delbert-hayden/) September 30, 2018 — By Thomas Roberts; Delbert Hayden The following is the first part in a two-part installment. The second part can be found here. Author Note: The authors of this article take the position that [Learn More](/religioustheory/posts/religion-and-mental-health-the-therapeutic-value-of-the-teachings-of-jesus-part-1-thomas-roberts-and-delbert-hayden/) ![Review – Neurotheological Nuances (Joshua Canzona)](https://files.jcrt.org/images/2018/08/munch-the-scream.webp) ### [Review – Neurotheological Nuances (Joshua Canzona)](/religioustheory/posts/review-neurotheological-nuances-joshua-canzona/) August 22, 2018 — By Joshua Canzona Neurotheology: How Science Can Enlighten Us About Spirituality. Newberg, Andrew. New York: Columbia University Press, 2018. ISBN 9780231179041. 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