Brits Who Believe Dark Forces Operate on Them Are More Stressed – IOTW Report

Brits Who Believe Dark Forces Operate on Them Are More Stressed

Study Finds

The study, published in PLOS ONE, revealed that traditional supernatural beliefs are linked to a feeling that you’re not in control of your own life. They found that people who believe in concepts like hell, witchcraft, and devilish forces tend to see the world as controlled by powers beyond their reach.

Researchers distinguish between two types of paranormal belief. Traditional Paranormal Beliefs (TPB) include concepts like the devil, hell, and witchcraft—essentially supernatural forces operating at a societal level. The second category, New Age Philosophy (NAP), encompasses beliefs in paranormal abilities like mind reading, contacting spirits, and predicting future events—powers that operate on an individual level. More

What, they couldn’t find anyone who believed in God, heaven and angels? – Dr. Tar

8 Comments on Brits Who Believe Dark Forces Operate on Them Are More Stressed

  1. Dr. Tar – The study was seemingly entirely focused on the ‘evil’ side that Christianity covers – No mention of how the Lord helps protect and comfort us.

    The study was probably designed this way so as to show that one “should” believe in their own perceived ability to spiritually influence events in their lives, rather than believing in the Lord and all of his Angels that do indeed help us believers throughout our lives.

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  2. “Only these traditional beliefs showed negative mental health impacts, beliefs in psychic abilities or precognition (New Age beliefs) had no significant connection to stress or coping.”

    So in other words, ignorance is bliss. Noted.

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  3. I’ve lived in the UK and still visit frequently. Those godless bastards are the most nihilistic and hopeless people on Earth. When you speak with them, their hopelessness spills forth and it’s like speaking with a zombie. None of them seem to know that connecting with God would save them. The whole damn country is a hospice facility.

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