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What is a possible reason people claim to experience visions?

  1. To deceive scientists

  2. For religious revelation

  3. As social commentary

  4. To gain political power

The correct answer is: For religious revelation

Many people claim to experience visions as a result of religious revelation. This is because their religious beliefs often involve the idea of a higher power communicating messages through visions. Option A, to deceive scientists, and option C, as social commentary, are not likely reasons people claim to experience visions. These reasons do not align with the commonly held belief that visions are a spiritual or supernatural experience. Option D, to gain political power, is also an unlikely reason as visions are not considered a reliable or ethical means of gaining power.