I have my own way and I am a strong believer in both my Christian Faith and in the Paranormal world.
It surprises me that some people struggle with mixing the two. I would appreciate your input.
Anonymous
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Canonical Christianity and nowadays paranormal beliefs can't be mixed in certain way, but if we extrapolate both outside the canonical (ecclesiastic law) frame, we can find harmony between the basic elements which shape each one.
There are some debatable points inside the Bible which fit in the nowadays paranormal beliefs, such as the manifestation of demons and unknown human-like beings cited in many verses, demonic possession, among other points.
I'd go further, many researches, some of them well-known throughout the world, assert that certain unexplained events in the Bible, actually fit inside the "Exopolitics", which is a science that investigates the political implication of non-human life presence in our society, based in many points that I'd like to talk about in detail, unfortunately the subject is quite extensive, so I'll just mark out some of them:
-The Babylonian records, considered as probably the original version of the "Biblical Story of Creation", the records mention high-evolved beings that came to earth from "the sky" and lived with "daughters of men", they taught the humankind about astronomy, agriculture, and other sciences, they were called Nephilim (The fallen mighty ones) in Genesis 6:4.
-In some events, such as the destruction of "Sodom and Gomorrah" the angels are shown human-like, in some moments the citizens of Sodom wanted to have sex with these beings (which means they were tangible, human-like, and attractive).
- The chariots of fire (Merkabah) in "Ezekiel 1:4-26", where some kind of flying vehicle is described showing similarities with high-technology.
-The demo-possessed of Gadarene (Mark 5:1-9), where Jesus found and healed a man possessed by a legion of demons, among many other points.
Canonical Christianity and nowadays paranormal beliefs can't be mixed in certain way, but if we extrapolate both outside the canonical (ecclesiastic law) frame, we can find harmony between the basic elements which shape each one.
There are some debatable points inside the Bible which fit in the nowadays paranormal beliefs, such as the manifestation of demons and unknown human-like beings cited in many verses, demonic possession, among other points.
I'd go further, many researches, some of them well-known throughout the world, assert that certain unexplained events in the Bible, actually fit inside the "Exopolitics", which is a science that investigates the political implication of non-human life presence in our society, based in many points that I'd like to talk about in detail, unfortunately the subject is quite extensive, so I'll just mark out some of them:
-The Babylonian records, considered as probably the original version of the "Biblical Story of Creation", the records mention high-evolved beings that came to earth from "the sky" and lived with "daughters of men", they taught the humankind about astronomy, agriculture, and other sciences, they were called Nephilim (The fallen mighty ones) in Genesis 6:4.
-In some events, such as the destruction of "Sodom and Gomorrah" the angels are shown human-like, in some moments the citizens of Sodom want to have sex with these beings (which means they were tangible, human-like, and attractive).
- The chariots of fire (Merkabah) in "Ezekiel 1:4-26", where some kind of flying vehicle is described showing similarities with high-technology.
-The demo-possessed of Gadarene (Mark 5:1-9), where Jesus found and healed a man possessed by a legion of demons, among many other points.
In my personal opinion, I believe that the possibility to connect this two things depends on how opened is your mind, because if you are narrow-minded you'll never find these connections, also, if you are really studied in this subjects is easy to realize certain points inside the Bible, that don't have simple explanations, in fact, some of them do not have explanations yet, opening polemic and debate between scholars.
Anonymous
The reason that people look down on the paranormal is because of it's satanic ties. Witchcraft, demons, and devil worship are all satanic. There is also the fact that the paranormal defies the rules of death. When u die you are always told u go to heaven or hell. There is no in-between. But with the paranormal there is an in-between. To me paranormal is spirits. Some good, some bad. I've heard stories of spirits coming and rescuing someone from death, or sitting and talking with a young child who has no other friends. But I've also heard of the hauntings and pain that comes too. I am a strong Christian, but I'm with u, I believe in the paranormal. An I think God put them here.
wilds_of_virginia
I'm with Erin : )
There are still mysteries for which we don't have a good explanation. To dismiss it all with a wave of the hand is NOT how we discover more about the world around us. I would point out that many things we now accept as normal were once in the realm of paranormal or science fiction. Jules Verne anyone?
And I don't have a problem mixing science and Christianity. I am a scientist and a Christian. Both have their place in my life. Indeed, life would be a whole lot emptier if I denied one or the other, don't you think?
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In both the Old Testament and in the New there are references to an active spirit realm. If the Bible states that an active spirit realm, which in our culture would be considered paranormal, exists, then where is the problem?
Dee Dee
Its all political to some people...I don't talk religion cuz it always turns into arguements.........so here is my imput.......My faith is whole heartedly with God......I don't know if anyone has done this, but i have struggled with my gift for a very long time.....I prayed one day, if it is Gods Will, I will be able to understand and use my gift for the good........meaning to help people........This is what I do, I help people...I do not just Ghost Hunt, I use that opp to study more on the after life....I do help find missing persons, and I do help people cope with the death of a friend, or loved one....Im not going into what the Bible says because that is where people tick me off..........it is a sin to PROFIT from your gift........I do not and will not ever accept money or gifts for what I do...........I do not tell people their future......That is not what my gift is intended for or anyones gift..that is my view on it......Since I had made that promise, I understand my gift 100%, I don't doubt myself no more and I don't let peoples remarks bring me down or make me stop....Most everything that comes to me gets validated......And God still walks with me, my angels still guide me.....so I fell I must be doing something right..........This is just my views and beliefs