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religious mania

religious mania In this historical psychology source, religious mania refers to a form of mental disturbance in which intense religious experiences appear as symptoms.

In this historical psychology source, religious mania refers to a form of mental disturbance in which intense religious experiences appear as symptoms. It is described as involving a marked change in self-consciousness, with the person experiencing a new religious identity, revelation, inspiration, or sense of special mission.