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Robert Benefield, Professor of Psychology at East Texas Baptist University has begun a research program to investigate the ascribed characteristics of spiritual discernment. Pilot data collected in 2005 and exploratory factor analyses conducted by Frederick Newman at Florida International University have resulted in the revised Spiritual Discernment Survey (SDS). These researchers are soliciting participants of diverse faiths to complete the survey.

Mission of the Spiritual Discernment Project: promote data-collection and exploration of the concept of "spiritual discernment" beginning with an analysis of the ascribed characteristics of spiritual discernment.

Copies of pilot studies, questions, concerns, and other information are available from Bob Benefield at bob@crackinthematrix.com