... aspects of the paranormal world have nothing to do with religion. Such things include psycho kinesis which is the ability to move the path of objects just at will; telepathy which is being able to pick up thoughts of other people; Extra Sensory Perception (ESP) which is knowing things before they happen etc. These three phenomena fit into the category 'mind over matter' which is a widely spread belief among parapsychologists. Historical Background As far back in history as civilisation goes, religion has always been a major social organisation. Approximately 1500 BC ancient Greeks and Romans believed in many Gods. A few thousand years before that ancient Egyptians worshipped their Gods. Even today, after the many changes of the 20th century it seems that a belief in a Christian God and other Gods is still among us. However, this belief seems to have weakened slightly and many sociologists argue that we live in ...

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