Telepathy, precognition, and other "psychic abilities"...?

Question

Do the gifts of telepathy, precognitive ability, healing abilities, and any other "psychic gifts" -- do these have a moral imperative?-- By that I mean, are they a direct result of a connection to God or are they the natural abilities of the brain that some people have the ability to utilize? -- Everyone welcome to answer, regardless of your beliefs or religion!

Answer 1

Your question is unique and interesting. I think that you might find that those who are nontheists/realists would not believe in "psychic abilities" either. As an agnostic, I am uncertain whether extrasensory perception in its various forms is legitimate. Scientifically, brain activity is electrical, therefore a form of energy which might possess capabilities which are regarded as extraordinary. I have personally experienced on many occasions someone comprehending my thoughts and responding to them verbally, particularly elderly people, thus, I am fairly certain that some sort of telepathic activity exists. Since I am agnostic, I would not necessarily attribute it to God, but, if one is a theist and also a believer in the "gifts" of ESP as you have named them, then God would be the bestower of those as the giver of all things, would he not?

Answer 2

I don't find them offensive. I don't really believe that most of them are truly psychic- If you ask enough questions the right way you get the answers you need to make yourself look psychic. Those who may be "psychic" I really think that no good can come from them. I think that it is dark forces that guide them. For me- I don't do the psychic thing, not even for fun. But if someone else wants to do it- more power to them. But really they are entertaining- I have watched some of them on TV and they make me laugh most of the time. John Edward- I know he is a Medium- but he seems like the phoniest of them all. I always laugh at his show and think it is sad how people don't see how phony he appears. I saw him once in an audience full of Women say that he was getting some one who had a miscarriage- How general is that? Then he said, 2 miscarriages, 3, 4 and so on until there were only a few women left. Then he will say I am getting someone with an "F" name and the gal will say well I don't know anybody who had an F name, but my Uncle Gordon Killed himself- and then he will say something Like- oh that must be it, F is close to G. His show always makes me laugh.

Answer 3

Gosh good question. I do believe I have some psychic abilities, and I did notice that I started getting them when I learned more about God, and the Oneness of all.
I do believe that some people are predisposed to it...eg...they are predestined for it through karma..or genetics...or God's Will. But I do also believe that a 'normal' person (like me), can develop them. I would like to test them out with someone though. Recently It came to me while i was meditating that I would get a new computer within a few weeks...I didn't believe it though...but it kept coming...and eventually, when I was working in a hospital, a patient came on two different days in DKA(diabetic Ketoacidosis)...and the second time...After the third day of hospitalization...he requested that I come to his hospital room..and after a small chat...he said..."see that computer on the table...i want you to have it..it's yours''
I was taken aback, and refused it...but he insisted, and I reluctantly accepted it as a gift...something I might not have, if it didn't come in my meditation...well...i'm using that computer right now.
One thing is...Did I get a prediction of what was going to happen...or did I create it?.....Did I somehow create the event...and somehow forces put it in his mind....give this fellow a laptop.
I don't know if i answered your question...but there you go.

Answer 4

A very good question. Does any gift come with an imperative?
I think any gift should be used wisely if at all possible. The things you speak of can be as much of a cross to bear for those that might have them as a gift. Control of an unusual gift is not easy and could leave the person open to harm or do harm with out true intent past a stray emotion.

As with any gift/curse I think it is meant to be a path to seek God whether it serves past that or not would be up to God.

Answer 5

If God is real, what would prevent Him from granting us psychic gifts? When God guides us, could you allow yourself to accept the possibility, that He could grant you psychic abilities such as telepathy or precognition? These are gifts from a God who loves us!

Answer 6

We all have the ability. We just haven't been taught that we do. Nor have we exercised those abilities. The pineal gland is responsible for these abilities. It's like a muscle and muscles require exercise to stay in shape. The pineal gland is the same way. It atrophies with lack of use, but is capable of being activated again.

Answer 7

The answer is "Yes"--to both questions.

Everything is interconnected--such gifts are our manifestation of our awareness of that connection. The Goddess IS the Whole, and so we are connected to Her, and through Her.

So...psychic gifts are a natural function of the brain--a function given to us by Her. And like all of Her gifts, we should use them wisely.

Answer 8

If you believe in God...maybe. If you believe in science...probably not.

There isn't even scientific fact they are real, so how can you conclude if they can be connected to religion?

I've never met a telepathic, or even a psychic of any kind.

Answer 9

I have read about these 'abilities' from the public press to scientific studies and have come to the only conclusion you can: There is absolutely no evidence that any of these 'abilities' exists.

Answer 10

There is abolutely no evidence, anywhere that anyone has any paranormal ability at all. There are many people who are taken in by charlatans and mountebanks and believe that they are genuine but they are not. No-one has yet demonstrated any psychic or other ability in any testable or provable form.