Conventional science has long dismissed religious experiences as neurotic illusions, creating an artificial divide between scientific and spiritual worldviews. Abraham Maslow's groundbreaking research on "peak-experiences" challenges this dismissal, revealing these transcendent moments of awe and unity as foundations of psychological health and religious consciousness. Through qualitative analysis of Maslow's empirical studies on self-actualizing personalities, coupled with comparisons to established religious phenomena—particularly Max Kadushin's concept of "normal mysticism" in Rabbinic Judaism—this research demonstrates that individuals capable of peak-experiences ("peakers") exhibit superior psychological well-being compared to those who suppress such experiences ("non-peakers"). The findings expose a paradox: organized religions often institutionalize prophetic experiences while inadvertently inhibiting the very transcendent encounters that inspired their formation. Peak-experiences emerge as cognitively valid forms of knowledge, distinct from but complementary to empirical science, suggesting possibilities for educational applications and deeper understanding of religious literature and spiritual traditions. This evidence supports an emerging rapprochement between science and religion, challenging long-held assumptions about their incompatibility.