Religion, Science and the Paranormal Phenomena

Philippines
November 14, 2006 6:05pm CST
Coming out to the public is not to evangelize, change or convert your religion. I know it is always a question comparing religion from paranormal phenomena. I see no conflict between the two. All religions, whether Islam, Hinduism or Christianity have some connections with paranormal phenomenon (supernatural or divine being). I know this is a big deal for discussion. I think the problem especially by Christians is the assumption that everything that is paranormal or supernatural must come from the dark side. That is not true. You cannot judge a person with psychic abilities as evil. In the bible, even Jesus Christ performed so many paranormal wonders, like when he read people’s minds, walked on the water, changed water into wine, revived the dead and healed the sick. Calling them miracles does not change their paranormal nature. In fact others address him as the greatest magician. Yes, I believe in miracles. I believe in angels and even demons. Comparing religion from paranormal phenomena is similar if you ask how science fit in with the mystical and paranormal, or compare science from religion. When I was a kid, I asked our Religion teacher to explain The Book of Genesis from Science that everything in the universe comes from an atom. Simply put, true science cannot be in conflict with religion and are considered outside the scope of paranormal phenomena. My study and research on Paranormal Phenomena leads me to understand and accept that the living are affected by the spirits, and spirits are also affected by the living. For the record, we already handled cases on Paranormal Investigation with some of our clients here in Cebu City. When a person dies because of accident, sickness his/ her consciousness is still here on earth. If he/ she has unfinished business, his/ her spirit can be seen by sensitive individuals we call Psychics or people with “Third Eye”. The dead will be affected by the affairs and thoughts of their loved ones they left behind. We have a case like this in one of our friends outside the circle. That is why it is wrong to mourn too much the passing of a person. It keeps the dead from moving towards the Light or to the higher realms of the spirit world. Yes, prayers help the spirits of the dead. The reason also why others are scared about this subject is because of how TV programs and movies depict the mystical and paranormal. Instead to educate the public, they scare them showing horror movies, capped by an excruciating climactic scene that brings us back to Jason and Freedy. I’m sure you’ve seen the movies the “Sixth Sense” and “Ghosts” starring Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze - these are some movies that are well researched about paranormal. The problem in our country (Philippines) is people associated psychic with a person able to tell the future. This is wrong. There are many forms or types of psychic abilities such as telepathy (you can save text mesg from this), telekinesis and clairvoyance. There are also people who can do remote viewing, empath but cannot tell the future. They are all psychics. I know and I’m aware that some people are better at it than others. They should not consider us above the rest or like God because we are just trying to maximize the potential of “Becoming Human.” Everybody is a psychic because the word psychic comes from the Greek word “psyche” meaning mind or soul. I understand that some people are afraid of the unknown and there was even a mom who freaked out in front of us. It is hard to talk to a person who is close-minded. My grandma who is a healer and knows graphology (reading penmanship) advised me never to change my religion. Just acknowledge my gift. We all have psychic ability. No on can say he does not have any. In my personal journey aside from being a Tarot Reader and interested on Paranormal Investigation, I’m also trying to develop what we call “Remote Viewing.” So far so good based on the results I experienced with some friends or colleagues. With these human abilities, it is wrong to pursue power but use this as a stepping-stone toward a higher purpose, self-development and to share with others or even for some entertainment (kidding). "There are more things in heaven and earth, than are dreamt of in your philosophy" Hamlet - Shakespeare" Whether it be nature or nurture, whatever shows up in our chart, awareness is the first step to freedom. " - Adondlei "Meduimship shouldn't be about entertainment. It's about having the opportunity to give people some peace of mind." - Gordon Smith, Britain's famous psychic The conflict or the long debate by others about Religion, Science and Paranormal Phenomena is a question of definition. So there you go. Sharing my thoughts about this matter is for intellectual discussion only and should not be considered as a debate. What are you thoughts about this subject matter?
1 response
• United States
8 Feb 08
There are a lot of Baha'i writings on this subject which always fascinate me. Baha'u'llah, the founder of the Baha'i Faith explains that psychics are real and often have the abilities they claim to have. He compares these powers to the powers of sight, hearing, etc. while we are in the womb. Before we are born we have the ability to see and hear but we normally do not use the powers, in the same way we all have psychic powers but do not normally use them until after we pass from this world into the next world. This makes sense to me.