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Am I just imagining things?

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Participants James White73rustydrifter26Roger Morgan4Sandra Parker3Carl Ruiz4Samuel Miller21Michael Doyle62redharbor9Sam Miller82Jason Sanchez3Rebecca Scott3Sean Moore9David Moralesgoldenmaker8feralranger22Bryan Allen3Jack Thomas15stormyheron20Kyle Wright3wanderingwolf98Kenneth ParkerMorgan Hernandez5wiredcrane11William Nelson7 …
feralranger22 feralranger22 Member
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#21 ·
I bought a new phone, and after a little while, I suddenly have two chargers appearing out of nowhere, even though I don't know anyone else who uses this model!!! Not to mention, nobody has even visited my house!!
Go ahead, someone please explain how that works!
Sean Moore9 Sean Moore9 Member
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#22 ·
rustydrifter26 said:Unfortunately, you simpletons lack the basic understanding that the human psyche is inextricably linked to one's faith—in our case, Christianity—which brings God into the equation. A friend of mine went through the exact same thing... and guess what his final move was? He did precisely what I suggested, and he’s been fine ever since. Besides, if you refuse to believe we're dealing with evil forces, then what exactly do you think it is? Some prankster just showing up to scare him for a laugh? ha

There are countless psychological disorders that could be at play. Maybe someone actually broke into his house and left before he could investigate, causing him to hallucinate out of pure terror. Maybe a draft caused the noise in the kitchen or slammed a door. Maybe there are rats in the walls making a mess. There are a million rational explanations.

PS: Sadly, we aren't the ignorant ones here. The truly ignorant are those who link everything they can't explain to God, angels, Satan, demons, and similar fairy tales. It’s all just stories told by priests and charlatans to terrify people and brainwash them into handing over donations, cash, or land just to avoid burning in hell after they die.
feralranger22 feralranger22 Member
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#23 ·
I believe fear can work wonders!
But I'm still struggling to wrap my head around these two specific issues.😁
David Morales David Morales Member
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#24 ·
I guess I somewhat agree with you; maybe it really is psychological. There's a spiritual help center in Washington, D.C., located at vodnikov 2, run by a solid priest who I believe also works as a psychologist. As far as I know, they even have their own psychiatrists on staff just to make sure nothing falls outside their scope. Their website is cdp.hr.
Sean Moore9 Sean Moore9 Member
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#25 ·
David Morales said:I suggest you start by finding a priest to bless your home and offer up some prayers. If anything tries to attack you, just command it to leave your apartment in the name of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. I've heard that quoting passages from the Bible, maybe a Psalm, can drive demons crazy. I suppose other credible religions probably have their own effective ways of dealing with evil entities too. Maybe knowing that a positive force is always stronger than any negative one will help calm you down.

I'm terrified that when I die, I'll go to hell because I don't believe in any higher power.😂😂😂

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Sean Moore9 Sean Moore9 Member
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#26 ·
feralranger22 said:I bought a new phone, and after a little while, I suddenly have two chargers appearing out of nowhere, even though I don't know anyone else who uses this model!!! Not to mention, nobody has even visited my house!!
Go ahead, someone please explain how that works!

That’s pure devilry. Go see a priest and have him sprinkle your phone and those chargers with holy water.☕☕☕
David Morales David Morales Member
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#27 ·
Sean Moore9, your atheism is your own business, just let other people believe whatever they want. I used to be an atheist myself, but I didn't go around trying to force it on everyone else...
Sean Moore9 Sean Moore9 Member
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#28 ·
David Morales said:Sean Moore9, your atheism is your own business, just let other people believe whatever they want. I used to be an atheist myself, but I didn't go around trying to force it on everyone else...

Only primitives believe in multiple deities. If you want to believe in Santa Claus, go ahead. It's your choice.👍

PS: We are living in the 21st century. We communicate via the internet and radio waves, we send probes to other planets, we've been to the moon, and there are manned missions to Mars being planned for 2020. This isn't the Middle Ages; I can deny God and everything else without ending up at the stake.☕
PSS: DID YOU KNOW THE EARTH IS ROUND?
Bryan Allen3 Bryan Allen3 Newcomer
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#29 ·
Sandra Parker3 said:Look, this is Psychology, not an Alternative or some religion or whatever... first off, get some decent sleep, if you're on any medication, get off it, and then go talk to a real psychologist—maybe follow that up with a psychiatrist and things like that.

🤣👍
Bryan Allen3 Bryan Allen3 Newcomer
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#30 ·
Sean Moore9 said:That’s pure devilry. Go see a priest and have him sprinkle your phone and those chargers with holy water.☕☕☕

😂

Performing an exorcism on my chargers? Man...
David Morales David Morales Member
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#31 ·
Sean Moore9, I see you think you're some kind of genius while labeling me primitive just because I believe in a higher power. For your information, I have a college degree, so I'm highly educated, whereas I have no idea what your credentials are... though I suppose I shouldn't judge someone's intelligence based solely on their schooling.
Sean Moore9 Sean Moore9 Member
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#32 ·
David Morales said:Sean Moore9, I see you think you're some kind of genius while labeling me primitive just because I believe in a higher power. For your information, I have a college degree, so I'm highly educated, whereas I have no idea what your credentials are... though I suppose I shouldn't judge someone's intelligence based solely on their schooling.

You could hold every PhD on the planet and boast a 160 IQ, yet still be a mindless, narrow-minded fool peddling fairy tales and nonsense.☕☕
I'm not claiming to be a genius. You might have the degree and a higher IQ, but none of that intellect helps you see that it's all just fiction. You were brainwashed from birth by priests and parents feeding you stories about heaven, hell, God, and the devil. I was actually given a choice. I attended religious studies classes and went to Mass at the start and end of every school year, but all those sermons from the clergy were nothing more than a joke to me.😁
Rebecca Scott3 Rebecca Scott3 Active Member
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#33 ·
Honestly, if you just belt out an era song to that thing, it’ll bolt. I guarantee it. You just have to sing it loud enough.
That whole schizophrenia thing is nonsense. I don't have schizophrenia, nor have I ever dealt with anything like that, but I’ve definitely seen and experienced things similar to what happened.
It isn't like ghosts of the dead or whatever—it's more like these jittery, skittish figures. Just sing to them and you'll see how fast they run off.
Jason Sanchez3 Jason Sanchez3 Active Member
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#34 ·
Rebecca Scott3 said:Honestly, if you just belt out an era song to that thing, it’ll bolt. I guarantee it. You just have to sing it loud enough.
That whole schizophrenia thing is nonsense. I don't have schizophrenia, nor have I ever dealt with anything like that, but I’ve definitely seen and experienced things similar to what happened.
It isn't like ghosts of the dead or whatever—it's more like these jittery, skittish figures. Just sing to them and you'll see how fast they run off.

🤣🤣
Sean Moore9 Sean Moore9 Member
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#35 ·
Rebecca Scott3 said:Honestly, if you just belt out an era song to that thing, it’ll bolt. I guarantee it. You just have to sing it loud enough.
That whole schizophrenia thing is nonsense. I don't have schizophrenia, nor have I ever dealt with anything like that, but I’ve definitely seen and experienced things similar to what happened.
It isn't like ghosts of the dead or whatever—it's more like these jittery, skittish figures. Just sing to them and you'll see how fast they run off.

Are you sure you aren't dealing with some mental illness or a brain tumor?
David Morales David Morales Member
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#36 ·
Sean Moore9 said:You could hold every PhD on the planet and boast a 160 IQ, yet still be a mindless, narrow-minded fool peddling fairy tales and nonsense.☕☕
I'm not claiming to be a genius. You might have the degree and a higher IQ, but none of that intellect helps you see that it's all just fiction. You were brainwashed from birth by priests and parents feeding you stories about heaven, hell, God, and the devil. I was actually given a choice. I attended religious studies classes and went to Mass at the start and end of every school year, but all those sermons from the clergy were nothing more than a joke to me.😁

Mrg, just for your information, my spiritual path started with meditation and Hinduism, but I suppose I've ended up back with Christianity because it feels more natural to me
David Morales David Morales Member
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#37 ·
As for the kid's specific issue, I suppose he’s the only one who truly knows what he's going through. It seems to me that too many people rely solely on psychiatric hospitals, where medicine fails them, while perhaps something spiritual might actually offer some help. One should probably try everything.
Jack Thomas15 Jack Thomas15 Newcomer
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#38 ·
The world is far too orderly to be subject to the whims of sorcerers, witches, demons, or ancient deities. As I see it, there is a single Creator, and I find it hard to believe He would allow such chaotic entities to roam free among us.
There is a profound sense of mystery woven into everything we encounter.
Jason Sanchez3 Jason Sanchez3 Active Member
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#39 ·
Jack Thomas15 said:The world is far too orderly to be subject to the whims of sorcerers, witches, demons, or ancient deities. As I see it, there is a single Creator, and I find it hard to believe He would allow such chaotic entities to roam free among us.
There is a profound sense of mystery woven into everything we encounter.


If you're already believing in a higher power or a good God, then you probably have to believe in the dark side 🙄 just to keep things balanced...

And honestly, I couldn't tell you what's actually "perfect" about this world...
David Morales David Morales Member
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#40 ·
Jason Sanchez3 said:If you're already believing in a higher power or a good God, then you probably have to believe in the dark side 🙄 just to keep things balanced...

And honestly, I couldn't tell you what's actually "perfect" about this world...

Everything in this life is flawed and temporary. There is far too much evil and not enough love. But God still exists...

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