T.M. Luhrmann is an anthropology professor at Stanford University and the author of When God Talks Back: Understanding the American Evangelical Relationship With God. In an April 13, 2013, New York Times op-ed essay, she describes herself as a secular observer of evangelical congregations and says “one of the most important features of these churches is that they offer a powerful way to deal with anxiety and distress, not because of what people believe but because of what they do when they pray.” The essay is titled “When God Is Your Therapist.” She has worked with psychotic homeless women, many who claimed God was their only friend.
| Website | https://anthropology.stanford.edu/people/tanya-marie-luhrmann |
| Email address | luhrmann@stanford.edu |
| Phone number | 659-723-3421 |
| Categories | Beliefs & practices, Clergy, Congregations, Mental health, Science & health |
| Locations | California, North America, United States of America |
| Faiths | Christianity, Evangelical |
| Languages | English |