Organized Chaos Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 Psychics, Prophets, Diviners, whatever you wish to call them, seem strange in the eye of many. They are often viewed as cheats, deceitful and just plain lying. I personally am okay with it. If it gives people hope towards the future, that's okay. Even if it's wrong, it can still help people strive to achieve goals more than other means. When it is used for exploitation, is when it is not okay. People who just use it for money, seem like horrible parasites who prey on the weakness and fear of others. Do I think it works? In a way. Stuff like Tarot Cards always reminds me of Minority Report; Sometimes, even though we can see into the "future", what we do to achieve that future can often destroy it, making it pointless. I believe it acts as a good inspiration/motivation tool as it gives people a goal to work towards. However, I feel there are better alternatives such as Counselling and Personal Conversations which can be more specifically channeled into effective uses of time and energy, to achieve those goals. I don't think it should be completely disbanded, as some people are simply more okay with the prospect of something supernatural/beyond themselves while others can achieve better with the aforementioned techniques. So what is YCM's opinion on the practice of looking into the future? Do you believe in it? Or do you think it is just a load of rubbish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Flyer - Sakura Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 I haven't really tried it, but if stuff actually comes true, then I'll believe in it. (If it is true, might be helpful to see what'll happen in the coming future) Otherwise, I probably don't believe in it (given that the future can be changed) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simping For Hina Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 They are vague and scour upon the people who only look for the right way to tarnish and build hope. Not a fan, but I do love the card. When it happens, if you do try to believe in it, do it right and let's just make it worthwhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunn O))) Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Anyone can do it. I told my sister her future using a pile of yugioh cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tentacruel Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 I believe that very few things are absolute, as I don't believe time is a tangible thing. I'm not atheist, but I remain very skeptical towards stuff like this, especially when there is profit to be had. It's the same reason I outright dismiss faith healers. If you're making money, you have a reason to lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cin Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Most of the time, I believe it happens because you believe in it (like the placebo effect and medication. Where a group of patients were given a medicine and another a sugar tablet, because the 2nd group believed they got the medicine, they actually got some of the benefits). I can't stand those who take advantage of people who are in a vulnerable situation for monetary gain, to say something is working when no matter how much the person believes it will never work. Talking to the dead I suppose isn't so bad, because the person can then feel at ease, even if deep down they know it wasn't their dead relative/friend who said it, but it's when this is exploited. Randall And Hopkirk (Deceased) - 1969/70 - covered a few of these such as Jeanne being made to believe her dead husband was haunting her by two brothers and them convincing her to sending clients her way for their medium service. Of course he wasn't haunting her, Marty was haunting Jeff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut - Envoy of the End Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Psychics don't tell the future. They tell you what you want to hear. What you then do with this 'spiritual guidance' is up to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Βyakuya Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 I like the theory and intricate backgrounds behind it such as the Major Arcana for exmaple, but I don't buy it since the genericness of fortunes can be said for anyone. And it does go that fate is determined by your actions, not by the words of another person. But if it's for the effort of moral guidance and support then that's totally fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Rai Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 People go to psychics and the divine to essentially relieve their doubts; if you don't have faith in yourself, you look for faith in something greater than yourself. This is pretty much how religion works.The problem is that while psychic mediums and prophets have their benefits, the only results that I could expect would be:- Psychological guidance- ExploitationI'd rather go to a psychologist, therapist or counsellor for this sort of thing, because they're trained and qualified, and I'd really recommend everyone to if they had issues, rather than a psychic. But that will never happen, for the same reason we even buy lottery tickets. We believe in luck and fate and things like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aix Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 I only believe in the Heart of the Cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goddamnit names are a pain Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 The only thing I believe in is the prophets of God. /religious thread now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BehindTheMask Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Psychics, Prophets, Diviners, whatever you wish to call them, seem strange in the eye of many. They are often viewed as cheats, deceitful and just plain lying. Thats because they are cheats, deceitful and just plain lying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fusion X. Denver Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 I don't really believe in the whole thing, but if it's free or really cheap to get your fortune, I'd probably play along. Interestingly though, my mom went to one when she was younger and it was said she'd marry one of her childhood friends and have two kids. Which happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt. Colonel Remo Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Interestingly though, my mom went to one when she was younger and it was said she'd marry one of her childhood friends and have two kids. Which happened. This sounds suspiciously like a shoujo plot or something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyng Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 While everyone is entitled to their own opinion, I see this as fraudulent, people who believe themselves to have this ability as delusional, and people who are encouraged by this on par with any person encouraged by a random figure plucked out of the air. Mind you, unless asked I wouldn't blatantly proclaim this for everyone to hear - and there's no shame in having fun doing it, either. I'd just rather guess work be free, since anyone can do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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