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How much do you know about it?

I call it the force because that's basically the way i describe it.

Most metaphysics teaches of the same basic principals of the force, everything is quite literally connected.

Well, Have you read the kryon series? That would be a nice subject to start on.

Or maybe what the metaphysics version of god is and talk about that?

I have read quite a bit

(Three books.... I don't know if that's a lot)

Metaphysics is broader than i realized all i have read is the kryon series and things on higher magick,

Metaphysics is usually short for metaphysical studies but can also refer to metaphysical topics in general. These topics include magick, psychic ability, supernatural entities and other abilities or topics that transcend the physical or known physical reality. It is a broad term that can refer to anything from werewolves to energy manipulation, all the way to astrology and even the study of abstract concepts such as time and existence.
The word metaphysics is derived from a Greek term that means "beyond physical" and that pretty much sums up exactly what it is. So you can understand how broad this topic is now and why I don't think this thread will go very far without more specific topics and questions. If this doesn't fully answer your question Josh let me know and I'll post more.

I don't suppose this topic might be able to discuss why people believe in the metaphysical to begin with? Not only would that adhere it more to the idea behind the subforum's name, but it would definitely help move the thread some... not that you have to take my advice or anything. 3nodding

Proof. Simple, undeniable proof, usually in the form of experience. That is the only good reason in my opinion to believe in any thing. In essence, I believe it is best to know, not believe. I have experienced many things in my life and I will never speak of anything that I have not experienced for myself without specifically stating that it is a theory or educated extrapolation of experience and logical reasoning. Nor will I say anything is absolute fact, only that it is what I've found to be true.
I could care less if anyone believes me when I say something on any topic, I love to discuss these things and I think that when such conversations occur that those participating stand to learn a great deal. However, I will not waste my time trying to convince anyone of anything I say. I will state what I have found to be true and I will defend it with accounts of what led me to such conclusions to the best of my ability, gladly answering any questions, beyond that I will not engage in pointless arguments.

To better answer your question, some believe in such things through faith, need, imagination and the like and some know because they have seen, touched, smelled, tasted, heard or otherwise experienced events that lead them to lesser known truths. More often than not it is impossible to tell them apart unless you have found the same truths.

I should think people would believe in one of the first two because they want to know where their origins lie, and are subsequently stuck worrying and wondering about something they really have no way of finding out for sure.
As for gravity and existence, I won't say why people choose to believe them other than there really is no other choice at the moment, and most don't truly attempt to comprehend such things.