Fear of the Supernatural: The thrill of it all

So I was having a conversation with a Luciferian psychic the other day (best opening to a post EVER!) and he asked me a very pointed question.  “You seem a little more squeamish than I expected.  Why are you so interested in the paranormal when you scare so easily?”

Perhaps I should quickly answer your question before I answer his.  I was interviewing him for a forthcoming post.

Now, to really explore his question, I suppose I’ll just be direct.  Some people who know me well already are aware {more. . .)

From the Extraordinary Mailbag: Comments and Feedback

One of the most interesting parts of my adventure with this blog has been the feedback from my readers.  Thank you so much for all of your support!  I thought it would be fun to share a few of the comments I’ve received along the way, as well as a few of the stranger things that have happened since this blog took off.  Now, keep in mind, Extraordinary Intelligence has only been in existence since about March of this year, so I’d say we are {more. . .)

Meet the Demons: Demystifying Demonology

“My name is Legion: for we are many.”

Likely you’ve heard the term Demonology or Demonologist.  On the popular TV show, “Ghost Hunters” for example,  a resident Demonologist is sometimes called upon  if they feel that a less than benevolent spirit is behind a haunting.  Movies and books often make reference to Demonologists, and they are at times portrayed as heroic characters tasked with ridding homes and people of evil forces.  But what is Demonology really?

Demon from The Exorcist

Technically, Demonology is just the study of demons {more. . .)

Extraordinary Thursday Videos: Exorcism

Fair warning to anyone who is easily disturbed.  The following videos contain footage of allegedly real exorcisms.  Are they really people possessed by evil spirits, or simply psychologically disturbed individuals? Please, if you are squeamish do not watch the footage below.

Francisco Goya: Saint Francis Borgia performing an exorcism

 

National Geographic: A Philippine mother believes her young son is possessed, and seeks an exorcism.

 

A Russian Orthodox priest exorcising a young man.

Episode of 20/20 from 1991 Featuring Real Exorcism in 4 Parts

 

Striking footage of a girl possessed by {more. . .)