Definition. Individuals experiencing religious delusions are preoccupied with religious subjects that are not within the expected beliefs for an individual's background, including culture, education, and known experiences of religion. These preoccupations are incongruous with the mood of the subject.

Why do people get religious delusions?

Anomalous experiences These may be perceived as having religious significance (e.g., communications from higher powers) and thus be specifically attended to, engaged with and even deliberately induced. Frequent anomalous experiences provide repeated evidence to sustain the delusion.

Is religious belief delusional?

Religious beliefs are typically incompatible with scientific evidence and observable reality, but aren't considered to be delusions.