Sceptics

[Lee]

We live in a world where fantasy, fiction, fact and reality have blurred boundaries. Some people find difficulity in seeing a clear divide others live in either side and more still block the whole lot out.

I live in the real world with an interest in the possibility of an extended one. I know we are surrounded by an invisible ecosystem containing all sorts of gasses, rays, frequencies etc. It's important to make sure when you have an experience, it is a genuine experience. Knocks and taps can be a multitude of things, not necessarily paranormal. Things cool down and contract, wood settles, springs back, expands in heat, shrinks in cold. People are effected by infrasound, EMF's and the atmosphere. This happens all over the world, all of the time. If you can seperate those explainable events from the unexplainable then great.

As a child, I was brainwashed at school about heaven, clouds and angels and this just made me question the whole thing because I couldn't see it, and that became compounded through life's experiences.

I'm at a stage where I'm prepared to accept the 'other world' but like many, I need something tangible. I may never get that and never believe until I pop my clogs, but I live in hope with an open 'but protected' mind.

Faith is something hard to accept outright - I can't do it even though millions can. I have to live with that. I have created my website and have become involved with other groups to help me learn and discover.

I've waited a long time and although I think I've had stuff, it wasn't enough. But then I have to ask myself what would be enough?

This life is my journey to enlightenment - if I find it then great, if I don't it has been an interesting hobby and I'll find out when I die!

[Baruc]

I think that the terms 'Sceptic' and 'Believer' are banded around too easy these days.

The origins of the terms have been misrepresentated and I feel that they are used as insults to the greater extent.

Kind Regards
Baruc.

[Lee]

I'd have to agree there. It's like two football teams.

I'm a sceptic based on the fact that I don't have the evidence to convince me spirits are a genuine phenomena.

Then you have believers who dont need proof and pour scorn on me for not taking the leap of faith.

Both sides should be open to the possibility that there is more to this than a simple answer. But like football, neither side will relent!

[Baruc]

I just usually tell people who ask that I'm open the the possibility, but I'm not an idiot.

Although some people would no doubt disagree on the latter point.

Kind Regards
Baruc.

[tabbyshero]

I believe in life after death 100%. Too much has happened in my life for me to argue with although I would never ridicule a non believer for "not seeing the full picture." For me, some will end up convinced, others wont. It's a personal journey that will be foretold by our future experiences and decisions. The fact that someone can say "never say never" is a healthy attitude to have in my opinion.
Leanne

[Baruc]

Agree on the personal journey aspect.

Kind Regards
Baruc.

[Lee]

Although Im sceptical to the idea of this I'm prepared to accept some people believe it is true. A true sceptic will always look at both arguments and will accept the facts when they turn up. Faith on the other hand requires a lot more from a sceptic who needs something tangible to cling to.