The Fear of the Unknown: Exploring Supernatural Phenomena

some. Yet at the same time, despite this need for a miracle, the supernatural is deemed to be a frightening representation of what we do not know.The supernatural both baffles and amazes us. we cannot, for example, explain how certain people are gifted with extraordinary abilities. Psychics, as people who have had 'out-of-body' experiences are often revered but kept at a distance. Such is the reaction to the supernatural.

At times, the supernatural creates such a natural interest because there have been established traditions. Numerology, for example, has been used by the Egyptians and some have claimed that there is some truth in it. There are also those that swear by palm-reading and face-reading. And what about the great number of people who read horoscopes, whether faithfully or not? No one can really suppress their curiosity to know more about themselves and their future.

If one believes in divinity then the interest in the supernatural would be even greater. Often some gain enjoyable entertainment from mild interest in the supernatural.We may also be interested in finding new outlets for powers we know not of. Telepathic powers, for example, would be very useful. Seeing the way some people can influence their physical world and the laws of nature would make us wonder if we can do the same.

However, because there are so many stories about malevolent ghosts or spirits, there is a tendency to be fearful of the supernatural. After all, if these forces of the supernatural exist, they would be above us in strength. This unpredictability may never convince the masters of Science, and that is why even though there is much fascination with the supernatural,

there will always be apprehension and caution in dealing with it.