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Article from the Nashville Tennessean about a psychologist who investigates:<\/a><\/p>\n

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Mario Martinez follows the trail of blood to one of the biggest mysteries in religion \u2014 the human capacity to produce stigmata, the "wounds of Christ" on the hands, feet and forehead.<\/p>\n

Martinez is a Nashville-based clinical psychologist who has traveled the world investigating stigmata claims. He was featured last week on the National Geographic Channel examining the crucifix-like wounds of a 53-year-old Catholic woman in Mexico City.<\/p>\n

On the program "Is it Real? Stigmata," the bloody shape of a cross is visible on her forehead. Martinez’s interrogation convinces him it’s not fraud, self-mutilation or hysteria, the usual explanations. Blood samples confirm it’s hers. He’s impressed by her spirituality and humility.<\/p>\n

"As a scientist, I rule out possibilities," he says. "But I stay open. If I come in and say I believe this or refuse to believe that, I introduce a bias."<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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