Stigmata

: This article is about stigmata in the religious sense. For other uses, see stigma.

Skepticism

There have been historical stigmatics that were known to have faked wounds, such as Magdalena de la Cruz (1487-1560), who admitted the fraud.

Related Topics:
Magdalena de la Cruz - 1487 - 1560

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Similarly self-inflicted wounds can be associated with certain brain disorders. Some people who fake stigmata suffer from Munchausen syndrome which is characterised by an intense desire for attention. People with Munchausen hurt themselves or fake an illness hoping to end up in a hospital where they can enjoy attention and care.

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People also fake stigmata knowing that some who had stigmata were declared holy by the Pope. In this way they try to gain recognition. Self-inflicted stigmata wounds heal naturally.

Related Topics:
Holy - Pope

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