[Christmas Dynasnow]

Originally Posted by Josy

Amazing post Kirk

I have posted a few times on here that I don't believe in 'ghosts' as such but I do definitely believe in residual energies that have been created by both humans, animals and so on and that will eventually fade out over time, I just can't imagine for example someone living until they were 90 years old, carrying out the same routine each and every day for a long time then when they pass on that energy just dies instantly?.

I truly think residual energy from people of the past is what most people are seeing/sensing when they feel as if a building is haunted, I also find it kinda sad in a way.

Are you saying that these "energies" conform to the laws of physics and if so what are they made of?

[Josy]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

Are you saying that these "energies" conform to the laws of physics and if so what are they made of?

I was posting my opinion in reply to Kirk, if you are interested you could go read up on the subject with an open mind.

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

Are you saying that these "energies" conform to the laws of physics and if so what are they made of?

Go explain to people who practice a religion that their beliefs have no basis in science, and good luck with that.

[Christmas Dynasnow]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

Go explain to people who practice a religion that their beliefs have no basis in science, and good luck with that.

They dont and that is why in every developing and educated country religion eventually dies out

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

They dont and that is why in every developing and educated country religion eventually dies out

In what country has that happened in on which to base your hypothesis?

[Christmas Dynasnow]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

In what country has that happened in on which to base your hypothesis?

Trends

Church attendance in advanced industrial societies is in gradual general decline with people shifting from weekly to monthly or holiday attendance. Sociologists have attributed this trend to a number of reasons, starting from a simple boredom during services and lack of motivation, to generational incompatibility of belief systems and social changes attributed to modernity.Research across 65 different nations showed that out of 20 advanced industrial countries - 16 demonstrated a declining rate of monthly church attendance.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_attendance

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

Trends

Church attendance in advanced industrial societies is in gradual general decline with people shifting from weekly to monthly or holiday attendance. Sociologists have attributed this trend to a number of reasons, starting from a simple boredom during services and lack of motivation, to generational incompatibility of belief systems and social changes attributed to modernity.Research across 65 different nations showed that out of 20 advanced industrial countries - 16 demonstrated a declining rate of monthly church attendance.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_attendance

1st world problems, people are becoming less spiritual according to the gospel of St wiki?

There is and always has been a flux in religious observance.

[arista]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

1st world problems, people are becoming less spiritual according to the gospel of St wiki?

There is and always has been a flux in religious observance.

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[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

1st world problems, people are becoming less spiritual according to the gospel of St wiki?

There is and always has been a flux in religious observance.

Bravo.

What's more any drop in the number of people of orthodox religions attending church or synagogue or mosque, is no indicator of any reduction in the numbers of people who have beliefs or faith.

That's like saying that there are more people who do not drink alcohol now because the numbers of people visiting pubs and clubs have dropped.

Perhaps it's just that people continue to drink just as before but at home watching TV or having friends round because they no longer see the need or have the desire to go out to enjoy a drink.

I firmly believe in God and Jesus as the Christ, but I don't feel the need to go to any church, and I'd bet there are millions of people who believe in something who don't feel the need to either.

[Kyle]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

1st world problems, people are becoming less spiritual according to the gospel of St wiki?

There is and always has been a flux in religious observance.

Church attendance in the UK has been declining for years. In what circumstances do you see that trend being bucked?