Do You Believe in the Paranormal/Supernatural?

[Loki]

Monsters (i.e. the Loch Ness monster):
Not really. I do believe some cryptids may still be out there, that science hasn't yet discovered. Like the yeti? Who knows. I want to believe. We have explored only tiny parts of the oceans in reality, considering its vastness. If any undiscovered monsters are still out there, they are likely to be at sea.

Ghosts
No, not at all. In my mind ghost-believing equals superstition. I have, however, once in a London house experienced strange phenomena with my partner at the time, but I'm not going to start believing in ghosts because of something I cannot explain.

Aliens
Yes. To think we are the alone in the universe is very arrogant and religious. Chances are good there are plenty of other life-forms in other star systems and galaxies.

Superstitions (i.e. throwing salt over your shoulder, don't walk under ladders)
No, not at all.

Time travel
No. It's scientifically an interesting idea, but I think more wishful thinking than reality.

Parallel universes
No. Science fiction.

[Arrow Cross]

I think my own views pretty much reflect those of Loki, so I'm just going to check the appropriate boxes without any specific commentary.

Nevertheless, ("mainstream") cryptozoology and serious investigations into deep space and/or possible intelligent ET life are very fascinating subjects to follow with a layman's interest.

[Groenewolf]

Multiple choice of course.

Then it becomes a question whether or one considers the options mentioned in the poll as supernatural. Also it would also imply that they can not be, if possible or existing and not explained as something else, proof of our incorrect/incomplete understanding of the world. But let's use the materialist philosophy that underlies our present world view.

Monsters : considering that the example of the Loch Ness creature is given, this one can not be seen as a supernatural phenomena. Whether one believes in the existence of such creatures or not. Therefor an invalid option.

Ghosts : explained as a non-corporeal being that is a surviving remainder of a death life form. This contradicts the materialist philosophy and can therefor be considered supernatural.

Aliens : does not contradict the materialist philosophy and therefor not supernatural.

Superstitions : Since there is no direct physical link between the act and the stated result, supernatural under the materialist philosophy. However whether or not something is considered a superstition has more to do how these acts/beliefs are viewed.

Time travel : Talked about this with an old friend of mine. And theoretically is possible, if one could survive entering a black hole. But that option is only good for fast forwarding to the future. Whether it is possible to travel back, is an other question. But as it stands not supernatural since in the modern folklore it is more linked with advanced technology then with supernatural events.

Parallel universes : Follows from an certain interpretation of quantum mechanics, so also an invalid poll option.

[P-Chan]

aliens are not a supernatural phenomena!

UFOs can be....

[Treffie]

According to my sources, Frenni-Fawr near me is one of the most haunted places in Britain.



According to legend, it's one of the gateways to the netherworld - Annwn.

[Agrippa]

I think that extraterrestrial life exists, but I don't think that "Aliens visited out planet", at least not recently and there are no proofs for that.

Time travel too - seems to be highly unlikely going after what we can do, but that doesn't mean it must be impossible - probably.

I wouldn't call this things supernatural though and I don't really believe in it, but rather think about probabilities, likelihood.

[Äike]

I believe that aliens exist, because the universe is limitless.

[Amapola]

Monsters (i.e. the Loch Ness monster):

I do believe that there are weird creatures we don't know in unexplored places, but not necessarily "traditional" creatures related to a place for centuries like Nessie.

Ghosts

Hmmm, not in a Hallowen sense but yes I believe in spiritual life.

Aliens

Possibly. I had an UFO sighting, and it overcame physical laws as we know them, but I never say "I have seen an alien", just something I can't identify.

Superstitions (i.e. throwing salt over your shoulder, don't walk under ladders)

I don't believe in them, but by convention and tradition I do follow some.

Time travel

I don't know but I would love to.

Parallel universes

No.

[Turkophagos]

I believe that aliens exist, because the universe is limitless.

Time is also unlimited too though. So, Aliens have existed or will exist for sure but it's almost impossible to live at the same time with us.

[Arrow Cross]

aliens are not a supernatural phenomena!

I wouldn't be so sure if I were you...