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"In everyday [[language]], the word 'ecstasy' denotes an intense, euphoric experience. For obvious reasons, it is rarely used in a [[Science|scientific]] [[context]]; it is a [[Concepts|concept]] that is extremely hard to define."[http://www.ex-premie2.org/papers/religious_ecstasy.htm Kaj Björkqvist, "Ecstasy from a Physiological Point of View"].
"In everyday [[language]], the word 'ecstasy' denotes an intense, euphoric experience. For obvious reasons, it is rarely used in a [[Science|scientific]] [[context]]; it is a [[Concepts|concept]] that is extremely hard to define."[http://www.ex-premie2.org/papers/religious_ecstasy.htm Kaj Björkqvist, "Ecstasy from a Physiological Point of View"].
==Quote==
"Religious '''ecstasy''' is permissible when resulting from sane antecedents, but such [[experience]]s are more often the outgrowth of purely emotional influences than a manifestation of deep [[spiritual]] [[character]]. Religious persons must not regard every vivid psychologic presentiment and every intense emotional experience as a [[divine]] [[revelation]] or a spiritual [[communication]]. Genuine spiritual ecstasy is usually associated with great outward calmness and almost perfect emotional control. " [http://urantia.org/cgi-bin/webglimpse/mfs/usr/local/www/data/papers?link=http://mercy.urantia.org/papers/paper91.html&file=/usr/local/www/data/papers/paper91.html&line=119#mfs]
==References==
==References==
#Marghanita Laski, "Ecstasy. A Study of Some Secular and Religious Experiences." The Cresset Press, London, 1961. p.57
#Marghanita Laski, "Ecstasy. A Study of Some Secular and Religious Experiences." The Cresset Press, London, 1961. p.57