Have you recovered from the probings?I'm baaaack. Did you all miss me? I got unabducted!
Thanks Wegs! Maybe I'll celebrate that day with my own spirits.
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Have you recovered from the probings?I'm baaaack. Did you all miss me? I got unabducted!
Thanks Wegs! Maybe I'll celebrate that day with my own spirits.
That is a really tough assignment.You're forgiven, but to atone for your wrongdoing you should find a convincing video clip of paranormal activity and post it here. To stay on topic.
You must be feeling generousThat is a really tough assignment.
Have you recovered from the probings?
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You can do it! We believe in you.That is a really tough assignment.
We might but I think sometimes MR has doubtsYou can do it! We believe in you.
I don't think we should dismiss the idea that paranormal activity might exist. Of the videos I've seen which were supposed to be serving as ''evidence,'' they all seemed a bit hoaxey, though. (is that a word?)We might but I think sometimes MR has doubts
Recently he tried to log on and when he found he couldn't well........
What else could it be except he had vanished
You think if we all formed a Pentagram it might help his return?
Has the time revolved?You think if we all formed a Pentagram it might help his return?
Superstition remains quite widespread. A lot of people seem to need some mystery in their lives and for some it comes from that sort of thing.I don't think we should dismiss the idea that paranormal activity might exist. Of the videos I've seen which were supposed to be serving as ''evidence,'' they all seemed a bit hoaxey, though. (is that a word?)
I caught a few episodes last year of a show where celebs were being interviewed about paranormal experiences they'd had during childhood, and so on. Not sure what they'd have to gain by making it all up, and looking foolish. (considering how the general public scoffs at people who claim such things)
Valid point. MR and I were discussing this on another science forum, and I brought up the idea that it could also be that some people are more prone to fear, than others. They thrive on fear, and might apply a fear-based mentality when touring an alleged haunted prison, even if there is no evidence to support it. I asked the question if some would be afraid to tour a haunted hospital or prison, and the responses were overwhelmingly ''no,'' because they don't believe in ghosts. It was non-negotiable. lolSuperstition remains quite widespread. A lot of people seem to need some mystery in their lives and for some it comes from that sort of thing.
I feel a similar way. Things that today are described as paranormal likely exist - but that's because we don't fully understand them yet. Once we do, they will be no more mysterious than, say, tides or lightning.I don't think we should dismiss the idea that paranormal activity might exist. Of the videos I've seen which were supposed to be serving as ''evidence,'' they all seemed a bit hoaxey, though. (is that a word?)
More celebrity. Celebrities thrive on attention - and announcing they saw a ghost is good to get them on a few talk shows, which helps get their name out there (and thus land roles, get invited on more shows etc.)I caught a few episodes last year of a show where celebs were being interviewed about paranormal experiences they'd had during childhood, and so on. Not sure what they'd have to gain by making it all up, and looking foolish.
It's best that it remains a mystery, then. I like mysteries, even those that can't be solved.I feel a similar way. Things that today are described as paranormal likely exist - but that's because we don't fully understand them yet. Once we do, they will be no more mysterious than, say, tides or lightning.
I get that, but I'm surprised that their same peer group who often reject that a supernatural higher power may exist (Hollywood is mainly atheistic/agnostic), wouldn't also attach that same disbelief toward the paranormal. I've noticed though, that there are people who believe in paranormal activity, but vehemently oppose anything having to do with theism. Neither here nor there, just an observation.More celebrity. Celebrities thrive on attention - and announcing they saw a ghost is good to get them on a few talk shows, which helps get their name out there (and thus land roles, get invited on more shows etc.)
That would be because religious belief has little or nothing to do with explaining mysterious physical phenomena.It's best that it remains a mystery, then. I like mysteries, even those that can't be solved.
I get that, but I'm surprised that their same peer group who often reject that a supernatural higher power may exist (Hollywood is mainly atheistic/agnostic), wouldn't also attach that same disbelief toward the paranormal. I've noticed though, that there are people who believe in paranormal activity, but vehemently oppose anything having to do with theism. Neither here nor there, just an observation.
That's likely because theism is bunkum (you don't need a degree to realise that) but fear and ignorance** are real.It's best that it remains a mystery, then. I like mysteries, even those that can't be solved.
I get that, but I'm surprised that their same peer group who often reject that a supernatural higher power may exist (Hollywood is mainly atheistic/agnostic), wouldn't also attach that same disbelief toward the paranormal. I've noticed though, that there are people who believe in paranormal activity, but vehemently oppose anything having to do with theism. Neither here nor there, just an observation.
Again, I think it's more about the attention they get. If they say "I saw a ghost!" they get headlines; if they say "I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ" they don't.I get that, but I'm surprised that their same peer group who often reject that a supernatural higher power may exist (Hollywood is mainly atheistic/agnostic), wouldn't also attach that same disbelief toward the paranormal.
Gotcha. But, many theists are driven by ignorance and fear, sadly.That's likely because theism is bunkum (you don't need a degree to realise that) but fear and ignorance** are real.
**in the non-pejorative sense,of course.
Good point, although it depends on the religion. Certain religions seem to be tolerated more than others by secularists. I ask the question more so because I've wondered if similar thought patterns emerge, whether someone is apt to believing in ghosts or gods. Either would offer subjective ''evidence'' of their existence, which the burden is on the ''believer.''Again, I think it's more about the attention they get. If they say "I saw a ghost!" they get headlines; if they say "I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ" they don't.
Right. And note that even though it's more rare it still happens. Madonna announced her fascination with Kabbalah, Carrie Underwood and Kathie Lee Gifford are very vocal Christians, and of course John Travolta and Scientology. (although perhaps that's more science fiction than a religion.)Certain religions seem to be tolerated more than others by secularists. I ask the question more so because I've wondered if similar thought patterns emerge, whether someone is apt to believing in ghosts or gods. Either would offer subjective ''evidence'' of their existence, which the burden is on the ''believer.''
That's them paying for his movies and publicity for themJohn Travolta and Scientology. (although perhaps that's more science fiction than a religion.)
If he had been abducted he'd be back by now.So, there's no truth to the alien abduction rumour? View attachment 2552