Is it human nature to ascribe that which we do not (yet) understand to the supernatural?
963830
Yes, I have to totally agree with you: For example, I don't understand what,  but the supernatural, would have me answering this question at 5:15 in the freaking morning!!...:)
18172
Understand that the Universe is not what you think it is.  Humans do not have the ability to understand the Universe.  Anything that you have been told about the Universe by another human is not Real.  You can believe whatever you wish to believe, but that does not make it Real.  Others may ridicule your beliefs but they do so out of their own ignorance.  If Divinity loves you, what does any of this matter?  Enjoy the mystery of life.  Let others wallow in their ignorance, you can not understand or change them.
1095622
Probably it is human nature to try to find an explanation for everything. Before the establishment of science the most simple explanation was that since things such as fire, lightning natural phenomena were beyond human abilities, they were the work of something superior-the gods. So I guess it is partly a remrant from those times\nAlso I think it is in human nature to believe in something superior, because it fuels hope. Finding "evidence" for the existence of such a power reassures you that your hope is not in vain.\n.
203884
Absolutely!  There are a lot of things that go on around us that we have no explanations for.  Science can only answer so much, but there are certain occurances that have no explanation.\n\nFor me, paranormal means "our of the ordinary", so it includes alien encounters, spiritual encounters, and other odd, but natural, phenomena.  \n\nFrom personal experience, I know that the Paranormal exists!
961357
well, isn't this the core question of the human race? Is there a point to it all? From a bigger perspective (like the billions of years old unimaginably big universe perspective) I'd say probably not as we're very finite beings and the time and space we take up in the universe at large doesn't really register as more than a blip, but on a personal level there are many things I aspire to like expanding my knowledge, sharing love and warmth, experiencing interesting sensations (think food, music, reading, sex, etc) and seeing as much of this vast and fascinating universe as I possibly can and I try my best to do good by others.\n\nJust because I do not believe in the human soul, the god(s) and an afterlife doesn't mean I don't intent to get the most out of the short timespan I've been given in this bizarre place. Although I must admit it is sometimes hard to resolve the human ego that screams 'I am the center of the universe' with the rational knowledge that in the grand scheme of things I do not really matter. But everybody should be allowed a crisis of faith from time to time, we're all human after all.
421254
Well in my opinion... If people don't understand something then it must be supernatural.  Believeing in God is easier than researching the evidence for natural causes.  Think about it 2000 years ago people were mystified to see the sun rise everyday, 1000 years ago solar eclipses were perplexing; are you really surprised that today people still can't comprehend our existance.  Where ever science can't 100% explain you'll have God.
1094677
The supernatural, i.e. God.
9287
We do not all claim faith.
429408
Im a pretty practical guy. But I still think humans have an inate sense about certain things that we fail to develop to it's full potential. We acknowledge this aspect in other animals like our dogs, but we fail to give ourselves some credit for it. The problem is, it is hard to determine if we are right because our descisions take us down only one path. Who is to say, the time you felt you should call your mom wasn't a response to some external force besides you feeling guilty.\n\nI can't say the same for psychics.
407951
It is not known what came before Big Bang, but I'm pretty sure it doesn't have anything to do with a supernatural being. Big Bang and God cannot harmonize, to attempt such would require the bible to be false. Stand up for what you believe in, or discard it is an ancient fad, for crying out loud!
157004
there are many things beyond our simple human capabilities and understanding. Many things we just don't need to know all the infinite details of ....\n\nand best left to our wonder and awe of.
7929
We are also spiritual beings.  The composition of our spirits is difficult to detect with the scientific instruments that we have now, but it's there.  The combination of our spirits and our bodies makes us living souls.\n\nWhy hasn't science discovered this?  We just don't know enough about science yet.  You compared our knowledge to how much we know about physics and space.  I think if you talked to a physicist or an astronomer they would agree that there's still a LOT that we don't know about physics and space yet.
1154443
It's not mysterious once we fully understand it. Until then, yes, it's mysterious.
208432
yes they might be communicating with us through nature. in fact the whole life on earth is a cycle. Whatever we sow ,so we reap. I think you should read more spiritual books such as life after death and such other books..
1085177
Our ancestors looked at the darkness beyond their campfires and saw that it was filled with frightening things--bears, serpents, lions, etc.  They saw lightning and heard thunder, and had no explanations for them. Earthquakes shook the ground and they did not know why. It would not have taken long for the strong to exploit the weak, to offer them protection from these things in exchange for, say, the best portions of the hunt. The shaman or witch doctor or high priest had only to proclaim that he had a special knowledge of the invisible gods that caused the thunder and lightning, or that he could talk to the spirits of the animals and make them behave, and with some clever acting and special rituals, the people would believe him, and a religion would be born.\n\nThey still believe it, too, leading me to think that humans haven't really evolved much since then. Many of them still want to believe that there are demons in the darkness, which can be dispelled with the right chants or prayers; or that a hurricane can be turned away if only enough people have faith in some unseen deity in the sky; or that particular individuals--called pastors, priests, rabbis, ministers, popes, apostles, etc.--have a closer relationship to the big deity in the sky than ordinary people and can therefore pursuade the deity to give the people protection...for a price, of course. Will the human race ever mature beyond such childishness?
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Hey Roxy, please don't freak out, and you are not a failure. \nI do understand you. \nI am a christian and I have the same gift too. And the answer is: yes and no.\n\nYes, if you are using the talent to do evil, or to help the devil to accomplish their goals.\nNo, if you are to use your talent to glorify the kingdom of God. In my denomination, people with such talent are accomodated - as long as it is coming from Holy Spirit.\n\nMany of today's scientific discovery were once considered sorcery centuries ago. Copernicus(16th century) was almost burned to death just because he said that earth is not the center of universe, until he took back his theory. \nWe tend to categorize what we dont understand(scientificaly), to be the sorcery. Many what considered sorcery is now scientific facts, because science has evolved so much to prove its truth.\n\nBut, there are still so many uncharted abilities that human capable of doing, and we call it psychic. And yet we still do the same mistake our ancestors did, aka the modern witch hunt. \nOne day men will invent the technology to prove psychic fenomena scientificaly. \n\nBut I also must warn you, not all psychic fenomena is coming from God. The devil can deceive you into believing it was from God. That's why we must be really really close to Holy Spirit to be able to tell the difference. Let no enemy deceive us.\n\nOnce again, if you use your gift to glorify the Lord, you will not go to hell because of this.
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"To those who believe, no explanation is needed...To those who don't believe, no explanation will do."\n\nNo human can make another human believe anything... but there will be a time when no one can deny the truth...\nGod Bless.