[Touched]

Originally Posted by Blue Tiger

I believe that the fear you feel is actually quite common. This fear of the unknown, fear of being just a tiny being in a huge Universe, is very likely the reason so many people shun those who believe in things mystical or paranormal.

This fear is why witches were burned at the stake. It's why black cats were, and still are unfortunately, seen as demonic and sometimes killed for their color alone. It's why followers of some religions are called heretics, without any real knowledge of their beliefs.

It's simple "Fear of the Unknown." What was once a survival skill now holds us back, making us back away from things that are unfamiliar, making us suspect the worst of things we have not encountered before. It makes us huddle for security in our "comfort zone" even if there are beautiful things beckoning us from beyone our perimeter.

If your fear is so strong, why are you delving into these subjects? Hopefully it's because you hunger to know more and are willing to work your way past the fear. Hopefully it's because you refuse to let fear control your life. Feel the fear, acknowledge it, and then move on past it. Judge for yourself whether a belief or thought or thing is dangerous or beautiful.

Well said!