USA. Recently, in an ABC news show it was reported that a group of scientists, also known as "neurotheologists" are trying to explain the spiritual experiences, such as feeling of completeness, peace, freedom from fear, ecstatic joy, visions, etc., of believers around the world. They used a new technology to watch the actions of the brain, during such an experience. Professor Michael Persinger of Ontario's Laurentia University said, "There are certain (brain) patterns that can be generated experimentally that give the sense, presence and the feeling of God-like experiences." Professor Andrew Newberg from University of Pennsylvania observed the brains of Tibetan Buddhists and Franciscan nuns, as they engaged in deep prayer and meditation. He found that the spiritual experiences of his subjects are a real, biological event. Professor Gary Schwartz from University of Arizona, considered controversial due to his radically different views on the subject, said, "Survival of conscience tells us that consciousness does not require a brain, that our memories, our intentions, our intelligence, our dreams … all of that can exist outside of the physical body." Neurotheologist Haught said, "If we could come up with clear or absolutely mathematically lucid proof or verification of deity, then that would not be deity - it would be something smaller than us."