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 Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 12:43 pm
It's not unknown, those stories about the presence of angels and demons, the gnomes, elves and other elementals. Or Trolls and spirits for that matter.
Neither is it worth to hide the existance of 'magic', the dreaming desire to be able to cast all those spells, manipulate things by the will and such. From buffs, to hexes, from healing to voodoo.
Magic
idea What is your opinion on this?
idea Do you believe it or not? And why (not)?
idea Do you have any 'odd experiences' or are you spiritually gifted?
idea To what extend are you about to believe in 'magic' and other entities?
idea What is 'magic' to you exactly? What do you imagine when someone talks about it?
Angel / Demons
idea What is an Angel to you? What do you think, are Demons?
idea Do you think the Bible is correct?
idea What about this:
It is said that there are more books than that of Petrus, Paulus, Matheus, ... in the bible. There is one from Judas too, others say each apostle wrote a book. Your opinion?
idea Do you believe in Angel / Demons Incarnates (the so called 144,000)?
idea What is the 'sevenheaded dragon' to you? Or the Snake? The devil?
idea What about this:
The Kabala says 666 is the number of the primary instinct, human itself. The bible says it's the number of the devil. Is there a link between the human and the devil? Or do you have an own theory?
Elementals
idea Do you believe in the four elements?
idea What do they represent? What are those four elements?
idea Do you know what 'elementals' are? What are their tasks? Why are they there? Any theory or ideas you have in mind?
idea Do you know the names of the elementals of Earth, Fire, Wind and Water?
Spirits / Auras
idea Do you believe in spirits? (Ghosts)
idea Do you believe every human has a soul? What about reincarnation?
idea Is there a link between the Zodiacs and Reincarnation? Any ideas?
idea What is an aura? Can you see auras? Can you read auras? Do you actually believe in such thing as an aura?
idea There is the mentioning of the 144,000, the reincarnations of souls and even the presence of dragons. Some people have 'an old soul' or have a soul that isn't even human. What's your opinion?
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3nodding To participate, just take a question or topic and talk about it with someone. The only rule is that you give decent reasons. No such things as: "I don't believe in it because its bs." You need to give a valable reason where people can give a good reaction on. With other words, create a conversation and allow others to comment and give their opinion. Keep the conversation going, instead of breaking it down with lame excuses/comments/answers.
3nodding Another things is, ask questions about other's comments and reactions. Show some interest in the topics you talk about aswell as in the answers given by others. It helps convos going on and lets them die much harder.
3nodding By any means, be honest. Do no fear to show a part about yourself others might critisize. Learn to understand and respect others opinions and try to see why exacty someone thinks that way. It's also another way to get to know each other (on that aspect). You might have more in common with ppl than you would expect at first.
3nodding Be serious, also respect each other. It doesn't mean because you don't believe in demons that another isn't allowed to do so. Neither does it mean that you can't try to believe in it, or that you have to let die the conversation you have with that person just because of a difference in opinions.
3nodding And yes, I know a whole lot about these topics. Most likely I know more than any normal human possibly knows. I read a lot about this topic, running from the most commercial bs to the most philosofic texts from Eliphas Levi (book from 1854-1856, still forms the base of Modern Druidism aswell as Wicca and was one of the greatest magisters in Europe) and compare them to each other. Yeah, I should get a life...
Oh, and if possible I'll add to the entire list of questions along time, depending the interest in the topic.
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Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 2:48 pm
Raven Blackstar It's not unknown, those stories about the presence of angels and demons, the gnomes, elves and other elementals. Or Trolls and spirits for that matter.
Neither is it worth to hide the existance of 'magic', the dreaming desire to be able to cast all those spells, manipulate things by the will and such. From buffs, to hexes, from healing to voodoo.
Magic
idea What is your opinion on this?
idea Do you believe it or not? And why (not)?
idea Do you have any 'odd experiences' or are you spiritually gifted?
idea To what extend are you about to believe in 'magic' and other entities?
idea What is 'magic' to you exactly? What do you imagine when someone talks about it?
Angel / Demons
idea What is an Angel to you? What do you think, are Demons?
idea Do you think the Bible is correct?
idea What about this:
It is said that there are more books than that of Petrus, Paulus, Matheus, ... in the bible. There is one from Judas too, others say each apostle wrote a book. Your opinion?
idea Do you believe in Angel / Demons Incarnates (the so called 144,000)?
idea What is the 'sevenheaded dragon' to you? Or the Snake? The devil?
idea What about this:
The Kabala says 666 is the number of the primary instinct, human itself. The bible says it's the number of the devil. Is there a link between the human and the devil? Or do you have an own theory?
Elementals
idea Do you believe in the four elements?
idea What do they represent? What are those four elements?
idea Do you know what 'elementals' are? What are their tasks? Why are they there? Any theory or ideas you have in mind?
idea Do you know the names of the elementals of Earth, Fire, Wind and Water?
Spirits / Auras
idea Do you believe in spirits? (Ghosts)
idea Do you believe every human has a soul? What about reincarnation?
idea Is there a link between the Zodiacs and Reincarnation? Any ideas?
idea What is an aura? Can you see auras? Can you read auras? Do you actually believe in such thing as an aura?
idea There is the mentioning of the 144,000, the reincarnations of souls and even the presence of dragons. Some people have 'an old soul' or have a soul that isn't even human. What's your opinion?
:+:+:+:+:+:+:+:+:+:+:+:+:+:+:+:+:+:+:
3nodding To participate, just take a question or topic and talk about it with someone. The only rule is that you give decent reasons. No such things as: "I don't believe in it because its bs." You need to give a valable reason where people can give a good reaction on. With other words, create a conversation and allow others to comment and give their opinion. Keep the conversation going, instead of breaking it down with lame excuses/comments/answers.
3nodding Another things is, ask questions about other's comments and reactions. Show some interest in the topics you talk about aswell as in the answers given by others. It helps convos going on and lets them die much harder.
3nodding By any means, be honest. Do no fear to show a part about yourself others might critisize. Learn to understand and respect others opinions and try to see why exacty someone thinks that way. It's also another way to get to know each other (on that aspect). You might have more in common with ppl than you would expect at first.
3nodding Be serious, also respect each other. It doesn't mean because you don't believe in demons that another isn't allowed to do so. Neither does it mean that you can't try to believe in it, or that you have to let die the conversation you have with that person just because of a difference in opinions.
3nodding And yes, I know a whole lot about these topics. Most likely I know more than any normal human possibly knows. I read a lot about this topic, running from the most commercial bs to the most philosofic texts from Eliphas Levi (book from 1854-1856, still forms the base of Modern Druidism aswell as Wicca and was one of the greatest magisters in Europe) and compare them to each other. Yeah, I should get a life...
Oh, and if possible I'll add to the entire list of questions along time, depending the interest in the topic.
* What is your opinion on this?
I've portrayed some of what I think on the thread specifically about magic.
* Do you believe it or not? And why (not)?
Yes. Because anything is possible. We don't know how to use much of our brains, and I think there's an awful lot more we're capable of if we learned how.
* Do you have any 'odd experiences' or are you spiritually gifted?
I've sensed supernatural things before, along with knowing what a person is like even if I've never met them. I do believe I am spiritually gifted, and I believe I am able to perform minor tasks for and in the name of the Lord I have faith in. To do more along those lines, I simply have to learn and attain a lot more faith. Those are my beliefs.
* To what extend are you about to believe in 'magic' and other entities?
I believe in magic in many ways. It would take too long for me to explain.
With regards to other entities, I believe in God and serve Him, I also believe in the Angels, and I believe in the existence of the Devil and demons. Otherwise, when it comes to creation, I think there's a lot more out there. I also think we who are gifted with creative minds can cause things to become real - at least in some ways.
* What is 'magic' to you exactly? What do you imagine when someone talks about it?
The whole swords and sorcery thing? Yes. Miracles? Yes. Causing things to happen? Yes, but I would say that is not our own ability.
Angel / Demons
* What is an Angel to you? What do you think, are Demons?
An angel is an ethereal being that serves the Lord our God in my opinion. They are also beings that protect and guide people, hence the term "guardian angel". I believe anyone who believes in the Lord at least has one. With regards to demons, they take on many different portrayals. Many are not corporeal, but I would consider one type of corporeal demon to be a vampire.
* Do you think the Bible is correct?
Yes, 100%. It's the word of God. Evolution only makes sense to a point.
If humans evolved from monkeys, why do we still have monkeys around?
And even if we did, what created them? What created everything before them, and perchance anyone did descend from an amoeba, who created the amoeba? Nothing happens purely by chance. I don't believe that humanity suddenly formed out of nothingness that became matter, that compressed and formed biological beings/creatures and plants with complex systems in order to survive. Everything has a purpose and we were created. The Bible is a record of God's word. That is my belief as a Christian.
* What about this:
It is said that there are more books than that of Petrus, Paulus, Matheus, ... in the bible. There is one from Judas too, others say each apostle wrote a book. Your opinion?
- Do you believe in Angel / Demons Incarnates (the so called 144,000)?
Anything mentioned in the Bible I deem as fact.
- What is the 'sevenheaded dragon' to you? Or the Snake? The devil?
He is the Devil/Lucifer/Satan. I'm not sure about the idea of him having seven heads, but if the Bible says so I am not one who is inclined to challenge it.
* What about this:
The Kabala says 666 is the number of the primary instinct, human itself. The bible says it's the number of the devil. Is there a link between the human and the devil? Or do you have an own theory?
The Devil thrives off humanity's weaknesses. A good acronym is - Denying Everything Valuable In Life.
I would also consider 666 to be the number of the Devil, but with regards to a link between him and humanity, I would say it is what I mentioned above.
Elementals
* Do you believe in the four elements?
Earth, Air, Fire and Water? Yes. However I believe there are more elements to the world. What about Light, Darkness and Electricity? (Note that lightning is electricity and doesn't come from power stations, I mean electricity in its natural state).
* What do they represent? What are those four elements?
Earth, Air, Fire and Water - as above. Those are the most noted for. See above for the rest of my opinion.
* Do you know what 'elementals' are? What are their tasks? Why are they there? Any theory or ideas you have in mind?
Elementals are creatures born from the very substance of an element.
* Do you know the names of the elementals of Earth, Fire, Wind and Water?
I didn't know there were any specifically noted in history.
Spirits / Auras
* Do you believe in spirits? (Ghosts)
Yes.
* Do you believe every human has a soul? What about reincarnation?
I believe every person's soul is their own and that they are individual. With regards to reincarnation, I do not believe we live again and again in different lives, but take on memories from the past in the same way we inherit genes from our parents and families. I think those are factors that make us the people we are.
* Is there a link between the Zodiacs and Reincarnation? Any ideas?
I believe that star signs have some influence on someone's personality. And with regards to reincarnation, as stated above, I don't believe in it in the past life sense. In any case, it completely depends on when someone is conceived and when they are born.
* What is an aura? Can you see auras? Can you read auras? Do you actually believe in such thing as an aura?
An aura is a feeling that resonates from a person. Ever met someone for the first time and instantly felt something about them? Usually if you feel uncomfortable around someone even if they've never spoken to you before, it's their aura giving off that feeling. Some are good, some are bad, some are downright evil and provoke fear. I personally can read auras, yes. At least I believe so. I knew more about my friend's boyfriend than she did and I had never met him. I had a feeling he was bad news and knew he was cheating on her. It turns out that I was 100% correct.
So that should answer the final question about belief in auras.
* There is the mentioning of the 144,000, the reincarnations of souls and even the presence of dragons. Some people have 'an old soul' or have a soul that isn't even human. What's your opinion?
Define the term 'old soul'. Do you mean that an old soul is that of someone who has lived before? If so, as said before, I believe every soul is individual and that we inherit memories that flood through us that give us different feelings towards different things. I feel I have a strong connection to Horatio Nelson, HMS Victory, the ocean and sailing upon it. That doesn't mean I was once a sailor. It means that I could be related in some way to Nelson or to someone who knew him. Does that make sense? As for a soul that isn't human, I am not sure. If you mean animals, then I suppose it depends on how connected you are to nature. I wouldn't say a person's soul can be anything but human, but if they're connected to someone whose whole life is dedicated to nature, then they may end up having animalistic tendencies. Otherwise, perhaps in Heaven people may be able to become angels. Who knows? I'll find out when I meet the big guy upstairs.
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Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2007 11:37 am
Those are a lot of interesting topics. I'll try to address my beliefs as best I can toward all of them. Magic: It depents entirely on how you describe magic. I believe that there are forces in the universe that humankind does not yet fully understand. We might call this magic. These forces are natural and must obey applicable laws of physics. I would say I do not believe in magic in the traditional sense and as it is often seen in fantasy. I would say I have had spiritual experiences related to religion, as gets mentioned later. Angels/Demons: I do believe in angels and demons. I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. My religion shapes my views about this and other spiritual issues which you asked about. LDS views of many of these subjects are different in many ways than those of other Christians. I also have some unique beliefs of my own. I will do my best to differentiate when an idea is from my religion or when it is more personal in nature. According to my religion I believe that angels are righteous people who achieved angelic status after their mortal lives. Angels are not in this view separate entities from humankind, but rather an evolved state of the human soul. Demons (sometimes called angels of the Devil) are spirits who followed Lucifer in the pre-existance (the state of being with God before mortality). Since these spirits did not follow God's plan for creation they never will have physical form, either in mortality or at the resurrection. As such demons - including Satan - can have spiritual influence over the mortal world but not a physical powers. The Bible: As a Christian I believe in the Bible. However according to both my religious beliefs and personal feelings I believe that one cannot simply assume that the Bible is 100% true. The 8th Article of Faith of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints says: “We believe the aBible to be the bword of God as far as it is translated ccorrectly; we also believe the dBook of Mormon to be the word of God.” What this means is that while the revelations given in the Bible are true, much has been lost or changed over time. Some of this was accidental, through centuries of translation from language to language. Some other changes were intentional, whether for benevolent or malevolent purposes, largely during the middle-ages, which in my church is also called “The Great Apostosy” because this is the time we believe that the full gospel of Jesus Christ was lost from the earth. It is a historical fact that ancient peoples, both Jews and Christians, possessed books of scripture not contained in today’s canonical Old and New Testaments of the Bible. As foe the truthfulness of these it is hard to say. Elements and Elementals: This is a subject where I have to stick to science. I do not believe in the four elements; I believe in the periodic table of elements. I minored in chemistry in college after all. Elementals are large beings made entirely out of one of the elements. These two ideas are combined with most humorous effect here: http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0423.htmlSpirits and Auras: I do believe in souls. All living things have a soul. Souls are eternal. I also believe in auras. Since auras are not part of my religin my beliefs on this matter are particularly my own. My view of the aura is similar to the concept of dharma in eastern religions, such as Hinduism and Buddhism. I believe that the soul is comparable to an energy field. I’ve read a little bit about String Theory in physics books (though I do not claim I am smart enough to understand it to any great depth). My understanding is that everything in the universe can be viewed as vibrations. Your aura describes the nature of your particular vibrations (the stereotypical good vibes and bad vibes,). Your actions, thoughts, and feelings effect your aura. It is my personal belief that it will be the final state of our aura that will be used to determine our righteousness in the next world. A uniquely LDS scripture from the Book of Mormon states. “Then if your hearts have been hardened, yea if we hardened our hearts against the word, insomuch that it has not been found in us, will our state be awful, for then we shall be condemned. For our words will condemn us, yea, all our works will condemn us; we shall not be found spotless; and our thoughts will also condemn us; and in this awful state we shall not dare to look up to our God; and we would fain be glad if we could command the rocks and the mountains to fall upon us to hide us from his presence.” I believe that all these things, actions, words, thoughts, and even emotions, weigh upon the nature of our aura - either positively or negatively.
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Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 11:36 am
Magic idea What is your opinion on this? A: I suppose that my opinion is not what one would expect. I think magic is a neat concept that sometimes gets explored fully and sometimes not so much. I like it when it gets refreshed on a story or whatever the case may be. For example, I loved the magic system on Final Fantasy VII because it wasn't the same as always, and by this I mean, just learning it from a book or stuff like that. Materia was awesome in my opinion and magic is always great when given a new spin or twist even. idea Do you believe it or not? And why (not)? A: I suppose I don't believe in it but I'd like to. Why don't I? Well, it's because I haven't seen anything in my life that would lead me to believe that it could be real. Sorry if this sounds like something Han Solo would say but that's how I feel. Maybe it's cuz I don't get out much and even the few times I've traveled outside of Guate, I never saw anything "magical" happening out there on either Orlando or Panama city. idea Do you have any 'odd experiences' or are you spiritually gifted? A: Not at all, no. Or at least none that I can recall at this very moment. idea To what extend are you about to believe in 'magic' and other entities? A: To what extent? I'm not sure actually... I guess I only believe magic is possible in the realm of fantasy. What is it you want from me anyway!? lol idea What is 'magic' to you exactly? What do you imagine when someone talks about it? A: Well, Magic to me is something like "The Force" in Star Wars. It's something like air that can be found on a planet and can be tapped into by a special characteristic on a being with enough understanding of it. I have two fantasy stories. In one of them, magic is real and only gifted people or beings can tap into it; well, I've made it so that people who study a lot can also use magic. And in another, there is no magic. They can only use their psychic abilities and they think of it as magic. Angel / Demons idea What is an Angel to you? What do you think, are Demons? A: I think an angel is a special type of soul, meaning it has no body that can die and leave remains (like on that Simpson's episode). As if, when you die, you get to become an angel if you are accepted into heaven and, not all angels can become guardian angels; much less Archangels or alike.
Demons are any kind of monster-like creatures who are not necessarily from this earth. idea Do you think the Bible is correct? A: Correct? On what? On the beginning of life or on other things? I think it may be onto something on certain things like "the exodus" from Egypt but, I think the Genesis is a nice fairy tale though. idea What about this: It is said that there are more books than that of Petrus, Paulus, Matheus, ... in the bible. There is one from Judas too, others say each apostle wrote a book. Your opinion? A: I don't have an opinion on this matter as I do not like to talk about the bible. In fact I have read very little of it. idea Do you believe in Angel / Demons Incarnates (the so called 144,000)? A: I do believe in such things after seeing all the things on news channels. People who can be so good to others as well as such gruesome murderers, makes me a believer. idea What is the 'sevenheaded dragon' to you? Or the Snake? The devil? A: Never heard of it till now; The snake? What snake? Hmm, the devil? Well, I guess it might be as real as God is, don't know... idea What about this: The Kabala says 666 is the number of the primary instinct, human itself. The bible says it's the number of the devil. Is there a link between the human and the devil? Or do you have an own theory? A: I don't know and I don't care...Elementals idea Do you believe in the four elements? A: Of course! What's not to believe if we have them almost each day in our lives? We walk on the earth, we breathe the air, we drink the water and sometimes, we use fire to cook, or do other things. idea What do they represent? What are those four elements? A: What do they represent? What am I? A philosopher!? What are they? Well, they're the stuff that is around us, right? What the hell do you want from me? lol idea Do you know what 'elementals' are? What are their tasks? Why are they there? Any theory or ideas you have in mind? A: Ah... Nope! No idea on all accounts. idea Do you know the names of the elementals of Earth, Fire, Wind and Water? A: Of course not! What am I? Wikipedia? blaugh Spirits / Auras idea Do you believe in spirits? (Ghosts) A: Not really, but... I guess I could if we take into account I believe in the existence of the soul. rolleyes idea Do you believe every human has a soul? What about reincarnation? A: Yes I do! Not like that dumb@$$ Milhouse on The Simpsons but I do believe it is a non corporeal thing that can float about and sort of exist in another plane of existence once it leaves our body. idea Is there a link between the Zodiacs and Reincarnation? Any ideas? A: Well, since I do believe in Karma, I guess that link is what you might call it or something. I'm not so sure about the zodiacs but they must hold some kind of truth. I do believe in reincarnation but I'm not sure how the whole thing works. idea What is an aura? Can you see auras? Can you read auras? Do you actually believe in such thing as an aura? A: Huh? Gee... umm... I believe that the possibility of Auras is quite good but I don't know much about what an Aura is and if I did hear about it, I forgot. I can't see them, much less read them. idea There is the mentioning of the 144,000, the reincarnations of souls and even the presence of dragons. Some people have 'an old soul' or have a soul that isn't even human. What's your opinion? A: I don't know, this is the first I hear of it! rolleyes
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Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 9:43 am
Raven Blackstar It's not unknown, those stories about the presence of angels and demons, the gnomes, elves and other elementals. Or Trolls and spirits for that matter.
Neither is it worth to hide the existance of 'magic', the dreaming desire to be able to cast all those spells, manipulate things by the will and such. From buffs, to hexes, from healing to voodoo.
Magic
idea What is your opinion on this?
idea Do you believe it or not? And why (not)?
idea Do you have any 'odd experiences' or are you spiritually gifted?
idea To what extend are you about to believe in 'magic' and other entities?
idea What is 'magic' to you exactly? What do you imagine when someone talks about it?
Angel / Demons
idea What is an Angel to you? What do you think, are Demons?
idea Do you think the Bible is correct?
idea What about this:
It is said that there are more books than that of Petrus, Paulus, Matheus, ... in the bible. There is one from Judas too, others say each apostle wrote a book. Your opinion?
idea Do you believe in Angel / Demons Incarnates (the so called 144,000)?
idea What is the 'sevenheaded dragon' to you? Or the Snake? The devil?
idea What about this:
The Kabala says 666 is the number of the primary instinct, human itself. The bible says it's the number of the devil. Is there a link between the human and the devil? Or do you have an own theory?
Elementals
idea Do you believe in the four elements?
idea What do they represent? What are those four elements?
idea Do you know what 'elementals' are? What are their tasks? Why are they there? Any theory or ideas you have in mind?
idea Do you know the names of the elementals of Earth, Fire, Wind and Water?
Spirits / Auras
idea Do you believe in spirits? (Ghosts)
idea Do you believe every human has a soul? What about reincarnation?
idea Is there a link between the Zodiacs and Reincarnation? Any ideas?
idea What is an aura? Can you see auras? Can you read auras? Do you actually believe in such thing as an aura?
idea There is the mentioning of the 144,000, the reincarnations of souls and even the presence of dragons. Some people have 'an old soul' or have a soul that isn't even human. What's your opinion?
:+:+:+:+:+:+:+:+:+:+:+:+:+:+:+:+:+:+:
3nodding To participate, just take a question or topic and talk about it with someone. The only rule is that you give decent reasons. No such things as: "I don't believe in it because its bs." You need to give a valable reason where people can give a good reaction on. With other words, create a conversation and allow others to comment and give their opinion. Keep the conversation going, instead of breaking it down with lame excuses/comments/answers.
3nodding Another things is, ask questions about other's comments and reactions. Show some interest in the topics you talk about aswell as in the answers given by others. It helps convos going on and lets them die much harder.
3nodding By any means, be honest. Do no fear to show a part about yourself others might critisize. Learn to understand and respect others opinions and try to see why exacty someone thinks that way. It's also another way to get to know each other (on that aspect). You might have more in common with ppl than you would expect at first.
3nodding Be serious, also respect each other. It doesn't mean because you don't believe in demons that another isn't allowed to do so. Neither does it mean that you can't try to believe in it, or that you have to let die the conversation you have with that person just because of a difference in opinions.
3nodding And yes, I know a whole lot about these topics. Most likely I know more than any normal human possibly knows. I read a lot about this topic, running from the most commercial bs to the most philosofic texts from Eliphas Levi (book from 1854-1856, still forms the base of Modern Druidism aswell as Wicca and was one of the greatest magisters in Europe) and compare them to each other. Yeah, I should get a life...
Oh, and if possible I'll add to the entire list of questions along time, depending the interest in the topic.
1. Magic is real. I know there are people that think it's a load of bologna, but it's out there: you just have to know where to find it and how to create and use it.
2. Of course I believe in it! The reason: I really can't say... I have always believed in it ever since I was very young...
3. Heck yes! Deja vu has been a normal occurrence in my life ever since I was young, and now it is a full blown episode since I began university. I always end up getting feelings about things and they usually come out 100% correct. I have dreams where I have seen the future, although it doesn't come to me exactly how it occurs later on (usually just a synopsis of what is to happen, nothing extremely detailed). They feel so real to me that I know it isn't my mind playing a joke.
4. That would take too long to explain... In terms of other entities, yes, I do believe. I believe in God, the Angels, demons, dragons, and any other creature or being placed into the "fantasy" category.
5. Magic to me is a naturally occurring phenomenon that only the beings most capable can learn how to create their own outside of what is already there. Pagans, wiccans, and witches, for example, all conjure up their own potions and spells that have an effect on what they are used for. They also tap into natural forces to further the power of their healings and such.
Angel/Demons
1. An Angel is a being that resides in Heaven and serves the Lord above, and is there for those that are alive. Angels help to guide, protect, and help us throughout our stay here on Earth. When you ask for their help, they will happily lead you down the right path. Demons on the other hand are beings created from the negative energies that all things are made of. The more evil and hatred in the world the more demons are born into existence. They do nothing but harm to everyone and everything they come across.
2. I do not think the bible is 100% correct. I believe that the people and events the are written did exist and did happen to some extent, but the occurrences especially, in my opinion, are a bit exaggerated. If God created the world in 7 days, where did the billions of years of primitive life and dinosaur reign occur? I am not saying the bible is completely inaccurate, I just think some stories were stretched very widely for whatever reason at the time of the writing. Plus, there are some parts of the New Testament (the Dead Sea Scrolls) that never made it to the bible we know of today.
3. I do believe there are additional books that have never been found just yet (refer to my last response). As for Angel/Demon incarnates, I do believe in that.
4. The seven-headed dragon/snake/devil is just the overall term used for the evil that lives on in this realm. I personally do not believe in a physical demonic being of that sort even though I do believe in demons.
5. I believe fully in the Kabala and the 666 number being the one for the human being. I do not see it being the call number for the devil whatsoever (look at above answer)
Elementals
1. Yes I do. I also believe in other elements, such as light, darkness, and lightning.
2. The four elements are used to represent the different magical categories in nature. (add the addition three above to that list)
3. I do believe they are magical beings that are born from the different elements, so they are pure in terms of magical energy (one might have all the properties of water, while another will have characteristics of fire) Call upon them for assistance and they will help.
4. I know they have names, but i am not sure about them...
Spirits/Auras
1. Yes!
2. Every human has a soul, whether light or dark. I do believe in reincarnation for so many reasons. I have since I was small, and have had my belief clarified after watching episodes of Montel with Sylvia Brown (a psychic medium)
3. I have never thought about that... Now that I am thinking about it I actually do feel a connection. I can't really explain it all, but I do.
4. An aura is the energy a person gives off. It all depends on personality, the person's past, current emotions, etc. I can't see auras, but then again I can feel them. Maybe some training will do me good....
5. I actually believe that not all souls were human all the time or at all. I have met and seen people who have angelic qualities to them that seem out of the ordinary for your average human *couphsarahbrightmancough*. I have seen others who act like animals... For the most part humans reincarnate as humans, but sometimes there are exceptions....
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Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 6:04 pm
Note: there maybe cruddy ansews I guess but oh well.
Magic
What is your opinion on this?
It's pretty cool. *shrugs*
Do you believe it or not? And why (not)?
Yes/no, maybe. Meh, there's some type of magic called Chi were I heard you can knock someone down without physically doing it or something.
Do you have any 'odd experiences' or are you spiritually gifted?
No but that would be cool smile .
To what extend are you about to believe in 'magic' and other entities? Not so much or 40/100 or something.
What is 'magic' to you exactly? What do you imagine when someone talks about it? Magic is a thing were it can be either used for medical/helpful use or for defense/attacks. When I think of magic when someone says it, I think of magic-like explosions or a old wizard...hehe.
Angel / Demons
What is an Angel to you? What do you think, are Demons?
Angles are human-like beings (or something) who help someone in their difficult times weather it's a life/death situation or just helping someone turn good or something.
Do you think the Bible is correct?
Maybe.
What about this: It is said that there are more books than that of Petrus, Paulus, Matheus, ... in the bible. There is one from Judas too, others say each apostle wrote a book. Your opinion? Umm...I don't really know about some of the guys that wrote the books ^^;. So I'll reply...GANNONDORF!
Do you believe in Angel / Demons Incarnates (the so called 144,000)? Hey, I've heard stories about angles saving some peoples lives so I guess yes (but not 100% shure). Also, I believe in demons...but their disguised as ether Jack Thompson or Al Kahn...lol
What is the 'sevenheaded dragon' to you? Or the Snake? The devil?
Sevenheaded dragon is..well a dragon with seven heads. Snake...umm. The Devel...well it's pretty obvius he's pretty evil and stuff.
What about this: The Kabala says 666 is the number of the primary instinct, human itself. The bible says it's the number of the devil. Is there a link between the human and the devil? Or do you have an own theory? Isn't 666 sopose to stand for Nero or somthing? And no, there is no link between the devel and...the...human or mankind.
Elementals
Do you believe in the four elements?
Yea, I guess.
What do they represent? What are those four elements?
Water, Fire, Air, and Earth...=P
Do you know what 'elementals' are? What are their tasks? Why are they there? Any theory or ideas you have in mind? Yes, there are elements that represent a certan thing like Fire or Water. They are here because...maybe their just kickass? and no, I'm too lazy.
Do you know the names of the elementals of Earth, Fire, Wind and Water? ...Terra/Earthia...Watertia...Windyah...somthi-Nope!
Spirits / Auras
Do you believe in spirits? (Ghosts)
Yup!
Do you believe every human has a soul? What about reincarnation?
Yes and possobly.
Is there a link between the Zodiacs and Reincarnation? Any ideas?
I don't know but I guess.
What is an aura? Can you see auras? Can you read auras? Do you actually believe in such thing as an aura?
Auras is like somthing that's like your own power or whatever. I can't see/read auras. And maybe I do belive...maybe not...maybe so.
There is the mentioning of the 144,000, the reincarnations of souls and even the presence of dragons. Some people have 'an old soul' or have a soul that isn't even human. What's your opinion? MY opinion is...well I have to say intresting.
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Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 2:40 pm
Magic
What is your opinion on this?
Depends completely on how you define it. I think it might be better understood on the spiritual level than the human.
Do you believe it or not? And why (not)?
Voodoo I believe in. I've seen too many things saying "Don't ******** with this" not to.
Do you have any 'odd experiences' or are you spiritually gifted?
Not particularly. I use to be half way decent with Tarot, but I'm out of practice now. And I would not consider that magic or fortune-telling. It works differently, provides insight, not foresight.
To what extend are you about to believe in 'magic' and other entities?
Angels, spirits, demons, gods and God and the like I do believe in. Dragons and griffins and the like as presented in stories, no.
What is 'magic' to you exactly? What do you imagine when someone talks about it?
The fantasy novel fluffy goodness of witches and wizards and things going boom
Angels/ Demons
What is an Angel to you? What do you think, are Demons?
Demons are falling angels, or perhaps jin, gone bad. Angels are God's helpers, probably divinely created or promoted beings.
Do you think the Bible is correct?
In parts. In parts.
What about this:
It is said that there are more books than that of Petrus, Paulus, Matheus, ... in the bible. There is one from Judas too, others say each apostle wrote a book. Your opinion?
Mark is probably the earliest written of the gospels, being written in 70 AD. It's the words, and some actions of Jesus that are important, not the editorial comments. What about Thomas, also?
Do you believe in Angel / Demons Incarnates (the so called 144,000)?
I do not know of this. Though looking at the scope of people, it might be true
What is the 'sevenheaded dragon' to you? Or the Snake? The devil?
In more of the Islamic sense, where the Devil does God's work of testing people.
What about this:
The Kabala says 666 is the number of the primary instinct, human itself. The bible says it's the number of the devil. Is there a link between the human and the devil? Or do you have an own theory?
Perhaps we are our own devils.
Elementals
Do you believe in the four elements?
I recognize them, yes.
What do they represent? What are those four elements?
Different aspects of nature and human nature, in the very western tradition of air, water, earth, and fire
Do you know what 'elementals' are? What are their tasks? Why are they there? Any theory or ideas you have in mind?
Human creations in order to better understand and organize our world
Do you know the names of the elementals of Earth, Fire, Wind and Water?
They have names besides those?
Spirits / Auras
Do you believe in spirits? (Ghosts)
Yes. And I believe they are mostly helpful and watch out for us.
Do you believe every human has a soul? What about reincarnation?
Yes and yes. I actually think purgatory is another way of explaining reincarnation.
Is there a link between the Zodiacs and Reincarnation? Any ideas?
No. Zodiac helps to give personality, reincarnation is rebirth.
What is an aura? Can you see auras? Can you read auras? Do you actually believe in such thing as an aura?
Yes, you know that first tasteless impression you get of someone? Or the people whose presence just makes you blue?
There is the mentioning of the 144,000, the reincarnations of souls and even the presence of dragons. Some people have 'an old soul' or have a soul that isn't even human. What's your opinion?
I wish there was a way to explain how terribly feline I am without sounding weird. How frequently people describe me as feline. Or my sister who is commonly referred to, in the most loving way, as the Antichrist. No soul is completely one animal or another. Yes, people do have old souls, others have young souls. Some souls have a particular liking to one form or another. And there is probably after taste of the past life.
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Posted: Tue May 26, 2009 12:22 pm
This one will take a while to think about. I'll post some formidable answers when I have them. Good topic!
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Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 4:53 pm
Can't wait to read what your answers are gonna be Ellia... 3nodding
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Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2009 4:13 pm
Magic
idea What is your opinion on this?
I feel like it could be out there, even if it doesn't concern me. You know how in a lot of fantasies, the main characters are involved in the strangest events that the rest of the world never know of.
idea Do you believe it or not? And why (not)?
I honestly don't believe it. I'm not sure why, but I don't think I'd be utterly flabberghasted if I found that such things do exist.
idea Do you have any 'odd experiences' or are you spiritually gifted?
Unfortunately no.
idea To what extend are you about to believe in 'magic' and other entities?
I was a little superstitious when I was younger, but I don't think I believe in any such things anymore.
idea What is 'magic' to you exactly? What do you imagine when someone talks about it?
I think mana. Energy. Unseen force. That sort of thing.
Angel / Demons
idea What is an Angel to you? What do you think, are Demons?
I think Angels are those who go heaven. I don't believe demons exist. Unless the devil counts.
idea Do you think the Bible is correct?
I believe the Quran is correct, so for the similarities between them, yes.
idea What about this:
It is said that there are more books than that of Petrus, Paulus, Matheus, ... in the bible. There is one from Judas too, others say each apostle wrote a book. Your opinion?
Well, I don't know much about that, but I can't say I 100% doubt it. It is possible.
idea Do you believe in Angel / Demons Incarnates (the so called 144,000)?
I don't.
idea What is the 'sevenheaded dragon' to you? Or the Snake? The devil?
I don't believe in the first two at all. The devil does exist though to me. He's the mental advocate of my bad deeds.
idea What about this:
The Kabala says 666 is the number of the primary instinct, human itself. The bible says it's the number of the devil. Is there a link between the human and the devil? Or do you have an own theory?
666? o.o
Elementals
idea Do you believe in the four elements?
I guess.
idea What do they represent? What are those four elements?
I don't believe that they truly represent anything. They just exist.
idea Do you know what 'elementals' are? What are their tasks? Why are they there? Any theory or ideas you have in mind?
No.
idea Do you know the names of the elementals of Earth, Fire, Wind and Water?
No.
Spirits / Auras
idea Do you believe in spirits? (Ghosts)
I don't. I don't believe that the dead can walk on this earth.
idea Do you believe every human has a soul? What about reincarnation?
Yes, every human does have a soul. No to reincarnation.
idea Is there a link between the Zodiacs and Reincarnation? Any ideas?
No.
idea What is an aura? Can you see auras? Can you read auras? Do you actually believe in such thing as an aura?
I don't believe in auras.
idea There is the mentioning of the 144,000, the reincarnations of souls and even the presence of dragons. Some people have 'an old soul' or have a soul that isn't even human. What's your opinion?
Impossible. I don't believe it.
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Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 11:41 am
Okay! I finally got some spare time to fill out a bit of this little questionnaire... and it only took me two pages of a word document... to answer the first category... I wonder if this makes me a paranormal nerd? Lol
Magic
exclaim What is your opinion on this?
My general opinion is that “magic” is a word that comes with its stereotyped definition. Either it is typical Harry Potter sparks, or enchanted items/people found in almost every fantasy book and game. In essence, true magic is something altogether different than what is generally depicted. From Roy Kahn “What’s a miracle, if life itself is not?” The same goes for magic. The human capacity to alter their own reality based on their own emotions and state of mind is the most basic form of “magic” that is commonly overlooked. Have you ever noticed a person in love is physically more beautiful/handsome, and they seem to cruise through challenges that would normally be considered difficult? This power of a strong emotion to transform a human being is the essence of magic, because when you think about it magic is what we have named incredible amounts of power. Hence where the mantra “Love conquers all” comes from.
Love in and of itself is a raw display of “magic” that we now find common today. With that in mind I would like to also note that there is magic in a moment (why do you think Hollywood makes those “magic moment” scenes so often?) when this power gathers into either strong emotion or into physical manifestation of the “mind over matter” type. In short, real life magic is quite alternate from fantasy versions, but no less impressive. It is the physical manifestation of the hopes, dreams, raw energy of the person casting the “spell”.
exclaim Do you believe it or not? And why (not)?
In the most misunderstood sense of the word, made popular through fantasy and media I would have to say no. But heck, who’s complaining? We love that stuff, and it glorifies things we would overlook. I do, however, believe that there is power in us that most people don’t identify for what it is, and that would be “real” magic. Like I mentioned before, the power of a human soul has the ability to do things that many people would call miracles. Like the most selfish man alive taking a bullet for someone because he loved them. Also, with mind over matter, each of our realities is defined in its own way, which is similar to will magic in many fantasy stories and games. Also, there are many things unexplained in this world caused by the raw energy that would make up “magic” in any sense. So while I don’t necessarily believe in magic as it is popularly portrayed, I do believe there are exceptional amounts of ability in energy that would cause magical phenomenon and cause us to glorify this power in our fantasies.
exclaim Do you have any 'odd experiences' or are you spiritually gifted?
It would depend on what you define as an ‘odd experience’. I will openly admit that things others may find odd I usually find entirely normal because I suppose I would fall into the ‘gifted’ category. When I am around people who have been angry I can sense it, or when I am in an area affected by a lot of one emotion my normal emotions tend to be overwritten by it. The other day I was at a friend’s apartment that had formerly been rented out to girls. Now it’s a boys’ apartment because the man in the first floor apartment assaulted one of the girls. I didn’t know this at first, and I wasn’t told until I started getting headaches and irrationally refusing to be in the room without him. I knew I was being dumb to anyone observing, but to me it was entirely rational. My mind was telling me someone would do something bad if I was alone, which were probably the feelings of the girl who was assaulted. I have a lot of experiences like that: sensing other people’s motivations and secrets, feeling residual things from other people that I have no reason to feel. I did a reading jokingly for my last boyfriend and he did one for me for the heck of it. My personality card was the knight of pentacles and his was the king of wands. He sat and shuffled them for a few minutes later that night for something to do and I randomly just took a card off the top: King of Wands. He cut the deck, drew the top card, and it was the Knight of Pentacles. Coincidences like that happen around me often as well. Maybe because I notice them more, or maybe because I just attract odd things, but it startled the heck out of both of us. Hehe.
exclaim To what extend are you about to believe in 'magic' and other entities?
I believe in them to a logical extent. I’m not going to see a flashlight beam and call it a ghost orb or anything like that. I have found most any magic or other entity is truly just an entity comprised of specific energies. “Angels” are collections of positive energies and devils are opposite. It’s the same theory that people who have a positive outlook on live will generally have more opportunities than those who have a negative attitude, and that the one thing you worry over most will become the biggest problem in your life. The energies you put out attract similar energies. My outlook has always been open minded and generally strong-willed positive. In return my experiences have been unusual, I attract confident people with similar interests, and things generally go as I plan them to. Generally I do believe in magic and entities, but anyone who claims they banished a demon with a salt cellar and a clairvoyant friend I’m going to seriously doubt the honesty or sanity of said person.
exclaim What is 'magic' to you exactly? What do you imagine when someone talks about it?
I, like many people, enjoy imagining those auras and dazzling spectacles of energy strong enough to be seen. But real magic is something far more subtle and less glamorous. Exactly, magic to me lies as much in the fantasy we submerge ourselves in as the reality we face. We take those powers from our imagination and allow them to influence our daily lives. The imagination in and of itself, what allows us to write non-fiction and dive into our favorite manga/novel/ movie, is the essence of what magic is. We see ourselves in our own light, we make the world around our interpretations of it, and through the energy of just our living soul we can make things happen or not happen for us. If I allow my mind to take the feeling I get when reading a book and apply it to reality I am more likely to attract the fantastic things that I admired from the main character. Like the truth behind “thinking thin”. When a person perceives themselves as thin and healthy, that is the image they will portray to others. Magic, in the most basic form, is the power each of us has to affect the world around us. One that we have amplified in our imaginations to affirm its presence.
Hehe, let me know if any of this sounds absolutely insane/crackpot. I go off on tangents like these and kinda lose myself. ^_^
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