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Post #9: Reason for Belief = Perception and Observation

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Post #9: Reason for Belief = Perception and Observation

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The perception and observation reason for belief keeps a myth like the Loch Ness Monster alive. Your observations are influenced by your beliefs, explaining why different people can see the same thing in contrasting ways. Eyewitness accounts vary widely and personal bias can skew what we see. Even our own memory can be an unreliable source as research points out.

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The Loch Ness Monster is a famous creature of cryptozoology. Nessie was first sighted in the waters of Loch Ness, Scotland way back in 1933. Many photos and eye witness accounts have been reported since then, but none prove the hump-backed monster to be real. One person may see a log floating in the water while another sees the back of an aquatic beast...it largely depends on whether you're pre-conditioned to believe or not.

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Post #8: Reason for Belief = Emotional Connections

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Post #8: Reason for Belief = Emotional Connections

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Emotional connections are a mainstay of psychics because they know clients want to believe in them. Clients are often emotionally vulnerable, whether they be a victim of loss or struggle (death of a loved one, relationship drama, financial trouble, etc). This desperation can make even a rational person turn to an unreliable source of guidance and comfort.

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The use of a crystal ball, tarot cards or tea leaves makes for a better show to stir up emotion in a client. The cards are purportedly being "chosen" by an unseen spiritual force. This divine knowledge can be enticing. Similar to astrological readings, tarot cards can provide explanation and guidance when it comes to life events. This picture shows a set of tarot cards that would be used in a reading.

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Ideology is a powerful and widespread reason for belief. They are the ideas that form your belief system, influencing your behaviour and decisions. Ideals can also be political or social, but this religious example is cultural. Religious ideology can be a catalyst for positive and negative action. Many religions encourage their followers to be good, upstanding members of society. Sadly religion is also used to con and control or as justification for hatred and violence.

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This link is to a YouTube video by British comic John Oliver, famous for tackling global issues in a humorous yet informative way. In this segment, Oliver demonstrates how easy it is to create a fake church, become a televangelist and peddle in miracles. Many televangelists preach the so-called prosperity gospel, promising success (usually financial) to loyal followers (aka donors). It's sad, but some people donate their entire life savings to a charlatan manipulating religious belief.

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Televangelists: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

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The "ideological support" red flag refers to a belief substantiated by ethics, morality or political correctness. Many people follow a moral code set out for them by religion, altering their behaviour to align with those values.

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I'm sure many of us have opened the door to a Jehovah's Witness that came knocking. I was surprised to learn that Jehovah's Witnesses refuse blood transfusions because the Old and New testament say to "abstain from blood". This is tragic since a blood transfusion can be life saving!

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Myth: Jehovah's Witnesses don't believe in medicine or medical treatment.

Fact: We seek the best possible medical care for ourselves and our families. When we have health problems, we go to doctors who have skill in providing medical and surgical care without blood. We appreciate advancements that have been made in the medical field. In fact, bloodless treatments developed to help Witness patients are now being used to benefit all in the community. In many countries, any patient can now choose to avoid blood-transfusion risks, such as blood-borne diseases, immune-system reactions, and human errors.

Myth: Jehovah's Witnesses believe that faith will heal a person's ailments.

Fact: We do not practice faith healing.

Myth: Avoiding blood transfusions is very costly.

Fact: Medical treatments that avoid blood transfusions are cost-effective. a

Myth: Many Witnesses, including children, die each year as a result of refusing blood transfusions.

Fact: This statement is totally unfounded. Surgeons regularly perform such complex procedures as heart operations, orthopedic surgery, and organ transplants without the use of blood transfusions. b Patients, including children, who do not receive transfusions usually fare as well as or better than those who do accept transfusions. c In any case, no one can say for certain that a patient will die because of refusing blood or will live because of accepting it.

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Why Don't Jehovah's Witnesses Accept Blood Transfusions?

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Get the facts in response to common misconceptions! Find out the practical reasons and the changing viewpoints in the medical community.

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The "mystical energy" red flag refers to the use or manifestation of an otherworldly power. For example, a psychic will harness mystical energy in order to communicate with the dead.

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I find hauntings fascinating and that prompted my search for "Canada's Most Haunted Places". I came across a newspaper article about the Tranquille tunnels in British Columbia being opened as a tourist attraction. The tunnels run beneath a sanatorium where approximately 1,600 patients died of tuberculosis. Visitors report seeing "orbs of light" that are thought to be the mystical energy of spirits still bound to this earth.

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After years of sneaking into the tunnels beneath the old Tranquille sanatorium, the historic site is now being opened to the public as a visitor attraction.

Tranquille Farm development manager Tim McLeod estimates that between the 1920s and mid-1970s, two kilometres of tunnels were built beneath the former tuberculosis hospital 15 minutes west of downtown Kamloops.

Earlier this summer, the property's management decided to offer tours of the underground corridors to the public.

A walk through revealed a big mess of vandalism, evidence of partying and eroded infrastructure. But after months of selecting the appropriate route, cleaning it up, passing building inspections and turning it into a true attraction, the site is ready for guests.

"We didn't want it to be just a walk. We wanted it to be a multi-sensory experience," said McLeod.

Until the facility closed in 1985, the 2.4-metre tall, 2.4-metre wide passageways were used to deliver food, transport goods and even bodies between the site's buildings.

The tunnels were also crucial to the hospital's laundry service, which processed 682 kilograms of textiles a day for several health-care facilities including Royal Inland Hospital.

But the underground space includes more than just hallways.

"It's like a small village down there," said McLeod.

While investigating, Tranquille Farm staff discovered a series of rooms including a barbershop, storerooms, dining halls and even a morgue.

According to records, about 1,600 mostly young patients died of tuberculosis on the premises.

That led the MTV series Fear to shoot a 2004 episode on the site where visitors spoke of ghostly children's voices and sightings of orbs of light.

The show prompted a stream of phone calls to McLeod from paranormal societies and individuals wishing to explore or "debug" what came to be called "the most haunted place in Canada," he said.

But there's a limit to what Tranquille Farm management will do.

"We've just gone back and said, 'Thanks for your interest but the real history is more fascinating than the legends. And out of respect for all the people who worked, lived and died here, we just don't want to go down that path of ghost and goblins because there aren't any,' " said McLeod, who lives on the property.

Nonetheless the tunnels are "spooky" and upcoming tours are being given at night with the use of headlamps and other light sources to capitalize on that.

Tunnel tours cost $25 and begin Friday, Sept. 6, shortly before the opening of the highly popular corn maze on Sept. 14.

It's only one more step in attracting interest in the property, which is in the process of becoming a residential complex as well.

About eight years ago, a group of investors purchased the site and renamed it Tranquille on the Lake. It's well on its way to becoming a master planned community of approximately 4,500 people.

Lots are expected to start selling in two years, said McLeod.

© Copyright 2018 Kamloops Daily News

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After years of sneaking into the tunnels beneath the old Tranquille sanatorium, the historic site is now being opened to the public as a visitor attraction. Tranquille Farm development manager Tim McLeod estimates that between the 1920s and mid-1970s, two kilometres of tunnels were built beneath the former tuberculosis hospital 15 minutes west of downtown Kamloops.

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The "ancient wisdom" red flag refers to beliefs that were established many years ago in human history (often centuries). No changes or advancements have been made when it comes to these theories, remaining exactly as they were at the time of creation.

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People spend a great deal of time in their homes and offices, making feng shui a popular concept. The practice was created in China over 3000 years ago. The premise is to arrange your environment in such a way that promotes smooth energy flow. This supposedly improves well being and brings prosperity. There's a brief video on this website that explains the design concept, gives its origin and highlights the supposed benefits.

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Let's look at easy feng shui cures and predictions for each Chinese zodiac sign in 2017, the year of the Fire Rooster. Is your Chinese zodiac sign compatible with the fiery and proud Rooster? Will the energy flow easily for you in 2017 or do you need some help and protection along the way?

While we usually think of feng shui as mostly being applied to homes or offices, it is good to know that it has many more uses.

You can also create good feng shui for yourself by using the 2017 predictions for your Chinese zodiac sign.

Yes, not only can you apply feng shui in your garden, your car or your office desk, you can also use feng shui to strengthen your personal energy with various 2017 feng shui good luck charms for your Chinese zodiac sign!

Your date of birth is the starting point for all feng shui calculations, be it your personal birth element, your Kua number, your lucky directions and, of course, your Chinese zodiac sign.

Find your:

We will approach the Chinese zodiac sign predictions with the same healthy approach we have towards feng shui - we know that everything is energy as it continuously flows and gets expressed in various forms and in various cultures.

The story of how the Chinese zodiac signs came into being is sweet, but as with all stories, there are layers of deeper meaning behind it.

Ultimately, the Chinese zodiac signs are specific archetypes as expressed in character and personality traits.

If you know your Chinese zodiac sign & birth element, let's start!

2017 Good Luck Tips By Sign

To conclude, remember that the Rooster has a proud and somewhat bossy energy. By attuning yourself with the beneficial aspects of this energy, you can enjoy a good and productive 2017 - the Fire Rooster year.

And always, always - no matter what is happening in your life - do your best to generate kindness.

Have a beautiful 2017!

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2017 Good Luck Tips for All Chinese Zodiac Signs

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Let's look at easy feng shui cures and predictions for each Chinese zodiac sign in 2017, the year of the Fire Rooster. Is your Chinese zodiac sign compatible with the fiery and proud Rooster? Will the energy flow easily for you in 2017 or do you need some help and protection along the way?

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The "all natural" red flag often applies to herbal supplements. But just because it grows naturally doesn't make it safe or effective for human consumption.

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Every winter you hear talk of "echinacea" for preventing or curing the common cold. Unfortunately there's no scientific proof that this plant can live up to either claim. Not only is it ineffective, but could prove dangerous to those on medication for heart disease, bleeding or skin disorders.

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Echinacea is a genus, or group of herbaceous flowering plants in the daisy family. The genus Echinacea has nine species, which are commonly called coneflowers. They are found only in eastern and central North America, where they grow in moist to dry prairies and open wooded areas.

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The "appeal to authority" red flag includes those in white lab coats, such as doctors and scientists. They seem more credible than a celebrity, so more people would be inclined to believe their claims.

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This link is to a website selling a weight loss pill called Green Coffee Ultra.The very first paragraph suggests endorsement from Dr. Oz without calling him by name. This is probably to avoid litigation. It also claims endorsement from doctors and biomedical researchers. We trust our health to members of the medical and scientific community, so many people would believe the claims made by these so-called experts.

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Green Coffee Ultra: The Effective Green Coffee Bean Extract for Weight Loss

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Discover the best 100% pure green coffee bean extract on the market. Find out why most people choose Green Coffee Ultra over the competition.