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Most Americans Believe in the Paranormal

Posted on September 3, 2010 by metaphysicalexperience

Believe it or not, it turns out that most Americans have at least one paranormal belief –and no, that doesn’t include supernatural religious beliefs (e.g. God). This information comes from a 2005 Gallup poll, where 1,002 Americans from across the … Continue reading →

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The Amityville Horror House: Then and Now

Posted on August 11, 2010 by metaphysicalexperience

The Amityville Horror house is one of the most notorious houses in America. The house’s wicked history began in 1974 when Ronald Defeo Jr. murdered 6 family members in the middle of an autumn night. After being convicted of 6 … Continue reading →

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An Argument Against Intelligent Design

Posted on August 6, 2010 by metaphysicalexperience

Yes, you’ve read the article’s title correctly. So now you’re probably wondering why a metaphysical writer is against the concept of life being created by an intelligent designer. The truth is, I’m not against the concept –I firmly believe in … Continue reading →

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5 Ways to Detect a Psychic Fraud

Posted on August 4, 2010 by metaphysicalexperience

There’s no doubt in my mind that there are individuals who are bona fide psychics; that is, people who have the ability to perceive information that transcends the five ordinary senses. However, there’s also no doubt in my mind that … Continue reading →

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Psychic Spotlight: Clairvoyance

Posted on August 1, 2010 by metaphysicalexperience

Clairvoyance is a word that emerged during the Baroque period in France; “clair” meaning “clear”, and “voyance” meaning “vision”. The term “clairvoyance” can have one of two different meanings: a general meaning and a specific meaning. The term’s general meaning … Continue reading →

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Psychics versus Mediums

Posted on July 9, 2010 by metaphysicalexperience

The difference between a psychic and a medium is one of the most common misconceptions relating to the metaphysical. I’m sure most of my readers know the difference, but the majority of ‘common folk’ don’t. Psychics and mediums aren’t apples … Continue reading →

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Ghosts and Spirits

Posted on July 2, 2010 by metaphysicalexperience

People often use the words “ghost” and “spirit” interchangeably, as if they’re synonyms. I can understand why people jumble the meanings of these words. In a general sense, ghosts and spirits are very similar. However, in a particular sense, they’re … Continue reading →

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