With all of the christians that i've spoken with about why they believe in god to any great depth i am always told that i do not see god because i am not open to him.
Hypnotism works in a similar manner... you must be open to hypnotism in order for it to have any effect on you. Voodoo curses work the same way. You have to really believe that the curse is real before it will effect you.
Doesn't it seem that if you are open to any brand of B.S. you can believe it to be true?
2006-09-09 15:59:08 · 12 answers · asked by ChooseRealityPLEASE 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Thanks Gary for the scipture.. i had NOOOO idea the bible said that!
Seriously man... can you not think for yourself?
2006-09-09 16:08:30 · update #1
Yes, it is true. You learn a lot about it in Psychology. You can actually think yourself sick. It's called Psychosomatic illness. I've seen people develop mental illnesses, even allergies through psychosomatic means.
2006-09-09 16:46:20 · answer #1 · answered by ravencadwell 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're familiar with hypnosis, then you've no doubt heard of Master Hypnotist Steve G. Jones. His book, "Ultimate Conversational Hypnosis" has been voted as the best hypnosis course ever made. The book is also available in electronic format at: http://www.hypnosistocontrol.net
If you want to get an edge in everyday communication and lead other people towards your goals this is a must read.
2014-09-24 19:13:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you just about hit the nail on the head
and the scriptures enhance the ability/possibility to be open to the brainwashing techniques .
some have been going for 6000 years ,and are regularly updated to keep pace with the public credibility level.
It surprises me that the devil and hell is still believed by far too many
so programming for a degeneration of intelligence is also at play
as well as keys that prevent the addicted people from believing the truth,
they would not see an Alien if it squatted on their nose.
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2006-09-09 23:12:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, Christianity is based on faith...belief in something that is unseen
and unprovable.I don't know about curses, but certainly if you believe you are cursed it increases the chances that you will fail in your endeavors. Finally, hypnotism is, in my personal experience, real.When you are in a trance state (hypnosis, meditation) you are aware of the difference between your mind or spirit and your body
and suggestions can be made to your subconcious that will help you in the waking state...sounds like BS, but no kidding, it's real!
2006-09-09 23:07:01 · answer #4 · answered by bllwnkle 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's a generalization, but you have touched on a central concept.
Our realities are filled with and structured by what we choose to accept into them. Beliefs, energies, people, practices, whatever.
In all of the examples you name, the core concept is that we must accept the reality of something into our own personal world, before it has meaning or effect on us.
For tangible and legal things, this acceptance is often put under pressure by external forces and threats , whereas in the abstract and metaphysical areas, there is often less external pressure forcing us to accept those realities.
2006-09-09 23:00:40 · answer #5 · answered by coragryph 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Placebo effects do rarely occur, but it would be naive to think that way. Freud got hypnotism from the sufis, some odd religious order. Its a simple manipulation.
2006-09-09 23:01:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so because of the other factors. There might be other parts to the beliefs that seem attractive, just as each hypnotist works their craft with different styles. Some don't always hypnotize people.
2006-09-09 23:04:45 · answer #7 · answered by BuffyFromGP 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
All I have to say about your foolish logic is the same that the Scripture has said:
"Knowing this, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts..."
(2 Peter 3:3)
" Now the Spirit speaks expressly that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils, speaking lies in hypocrisy..."(1Tim.4:1)
Thanks ; your post proves the truthfulness of Scripture!
2006-09-09 23:04:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can believe anything you want to and you will respond accordingly.
A more central issue and the true heart of your question is whether or not you believe is actually true and not fiction.
2006-09-09 23:04:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ummm interesting because atheists here are always telling us to have an open mind....so perhaps that is not a good idea in your line of thinking.
2006-09-09 23:05:38 · answer #10 · answered by chris 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋