But really, religion can be a skill if you want it to be, I’m not being picky, but it’s all about one’s perspective, so I do understand your views.

OBE are master level techniques, you only master that by will when you unlock the crown chakra, which is a golden ring similar to a crown around your head when fully awaken.

but we don’t all have flat emotions, nor are we all paranoid etc. most of us are just plain normal…..

hmm, the world is a strange place and humans are even worse….

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People with schizotypal personalities often have odd patterns of speech and ramble endlessly on subjects tangent to a topic of conversation. They may dress in peculiar ways and have very strange ways of viewing the world around them. Often they harbor unusual ideas, such as believing in the powers of ESP or a “sixth sense.” At times, they believe they can magically influence people’s thoughts, actions and emotions.
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And

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For a diagnosis of schizotypal personality disorder, at least five of the following criteria must be met:

* Incorrect interpretations of events, including a feeling that something innocuous has a direct personal meaning
* Odd beliefs or magical thinking that’s inconsistent with cultural norms
* Unusual perceptions, including illusions
* Odd thinking and speech patterns
* Suspicious or paranoid thoughts, such as the belief that someone’s “out to get them”
* Flat emotions, appearing aloof and isolated
* Odd, eccentric or peculiar behavior or appearance
* Lack of close friends or confidants other than relatives
* Excessive social anxiety that doesn’t diminish with familiarity

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These pieces describe a mental condition called Schizotypal personality disorder.

Gee. I wonder why people are so hesitant to pursue psionic interests publicly?

ah well, I probably am because on all those sites about magic or “Magick” they use all kinds of things to focus themselves. But how come that not everybody knows about this?

Pop culture has it all in a neat bundle: “Magic”.
Make magic seem ridiculous and childish, and you have discredited everything associated with it. And you can associate everything paranormal under that label.

Bible alone is full of miracles and supernatural events. However, these are all explained through monoteistic viewpoint and thus, only God can make “good mircales”.

Ancient Egypt had lots of superstition in its culture.
According to recent studies, many people attempted or used “spells” or rituals in order to accomplish goals during the Ancient Greece period.

Somehow the magical thinking seems to be somewhat natural among humans. There are few (if any?) atheistic and uncivilized cultures around the world. Tribal life and rituals / worship tend to go hand in hand.

After the Catholic church began losing its influence around 14th century, one belief after another was challenged. Earth was round and rotating around Sun. Soon technological achievements began to offer surefire ways to produce “mircales”. Boats swim up the river against the wind. Hollow pipes can kill people hundreds of yards away. Machines can fly like birds. People can talk even if separated by a huge Ocean.

Only thing I cannot understand is the fact that Cold War seems to have produced tons of psionic reports and materials. Alas, the actual results are slim and none.

Sure, people can occasionaly do a accurate remote viewing, or affect a random number generator with thought alone, but come on! They just dropped the ball once the Cold war ended.
PEAR. labs were closed down too not long ago.

The biggest wonder of psionics is the fact that it has remained hidden this far. And is likely to stay this way for a long time…

but back on topic, I think you might be right, but what kind of supernatural cases were reported?