Noted Stanford anthropologist (technically a psychological anthropologist), Tanya Luhrmann, has written a fascinating book. In it, she describes hanging out with various Charismatic Christians to determine whether they are actually hearing God speak or perhaps crazy.

Luhrmann’s account shows the limitations of saying one is a “detached observer.” Yes, she does serious academic work, and yes she seeks to be objective, but let’s face it, this is a decidedly subjective issue.

Luhrmann’s graciousness and even sympathy for those involved in her study moves her own beliefs some. Read and see what I am talking about, but more importantly, whether God is still talking today.