Go to Jerusalem, catch psychosis
December 18th, 2007 • beliefs
A minority of strongly religious people catch Jerusalem Syndrome on visits to the Holy Land. Can’t say I’m really surprised. It goes right along with speaking in tongues, the healing touch, and perceived divinity and superiority that staunchly religious folk like to believe in.
One tourist saw the Western Wall open up and reveal the Messiah to him — but which one was it? — and this is perceived as some kind of miracle. What if he just drank some bad water or ate some bad shawarma and was suffering from heat stroke? Then he had no memory of becoming violent to those around him. Not remembering such an awesome and faith-affirming vision must be truly heartbreaking to these adults. Oh wait, they don’t know it happened, nevermind. What a buzz kill.
Tough break.