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The fascinating world of pain tolerance
1:08:35 - 1:12:58 (04:23)
People have varying degrees of pain tolerance, which can allow them to engage in activities others may consider unthinkable. This has been observed in practices such as faith healing and even medical surgeries.
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Susan and Michael wrote about their experience with ice scraping surgery.
1:08:35 - 1:10:27 (01:52)
Summary
Susan and Michael wrote about their experience with ice scraping surgery. While Susan had a hard time watching due to the use of a knife on the eyeball, she noted that the only evidence of efficacy was that the patients did not seem to be in pain. Susan also mentioned that doctors were called forward at one point during the healing experience with John of God.
ChapterThe fascinating world of pain tolerance
EpisodePart One: John of God: Oprah's Favorite Ghost-Channeling Rapist Surgeon
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The lack of pain exhibited by people who engage in extreme physical activities, such as suspension or cutting, can be attributed to the documented history of temporary pain relief observed in faith healing.
1:10:27 - 1:12:58 (02:31)
Summary
The lack of pain exhibited by people who engage in extreme physical activities, such as suspension or cutting, can be attributed to the documented history of temporary pain relief observed in faith healing. Even in medical procedures, some people may not feel pain as acutely as others.