The Three Christs Experiment Overview

The Three Christs of Ypsilanti experiment, led by psychologist Dr. Milton Rokeach, involved three men institutionalized for mental illness who each believed they were Christ. The experiment aimed to confront these delusions by placing the three men together and encouraging them to dispute their identities. This method was based on the notion that encountering others with the same delusion could potentially lead to realizations about their own beliefs. However, instead of breaking down their identities, the men reinforced their respective claims, leading to an unexpected demonstration of camaraderie and mutual respect despite the unusual circumstances.