Tuesday, March 7

Supernatural

I think many, if not all, 'supernatural' occurances will eventually be able to be explained by empirical science.

At the moment, I do not partake in the Judeo-Christian idea of a personal God (as if you couldn't tell by the original sin post...). That is, the God portrayed in the Bible - the one who created everything in six days, sent his supernatural Godman of a Son to this earth, and condemns everyone who doesn't follow the human-constructed religious practices to eternal torment.

This is not to say that I reject all things 'supernatural.' Quite the opposite, in fact. Things described throughout history as angels and demons might - probably do - exist, but maybe without the moral ramifications.

Ghosts, for instance. I have heard 'ghost stories' from two separate people whose sound minds and rational judgement I trust a great deal.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

I suppose it depends on how you define natural. "Sound Minds" and "rationality" generaly give way to good story telling.