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Michael Shermer: Why people believe strange things

Why do people see the Virgin Mary on cheese sandwiches or hear demonic lyrics in “Stairway to Heaven”? Using video, images and music, professional skeptic Michael Shermer explores.

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Absolutely beautiful, Rob! The way you expressed your thoughts, it was just so simple yet so powerful. As I read line by line, I couldn’t agree with you more. As much as I believe and practice most of what you’ve written, I do know it’s hard to remind yourself of these things when feelings get hurt or if insecurities creep in. But this is definitely a post I will read over and over again when those feelings start to creep in for me. As much as I know most of what you’ve written to be true, it’s much easier to be reminded by other’s words when all else seems to fail. So thank you for sharing this. It was very inspiring! Blessings to you xo
— Tina May 12, 2012

Woah, I stumbled on to this blog after googling ‘biggest regret’. Its difficult to convey how grateful I am that you made this post. Its had a deep impact on me. I won’t say anymore, I will just do!
— Liam M May 12, 2012

Excellent article. I read all the other articles related to this topic. Thank you for giving a deep insight into love, life and happiness. Although some of the concepts are a bit difficult to accept easily, but yet i felt a great sense of relief after reading them. I believe that “Patience” is one of the most important qualities a person should have. But is sad that it is lacking in most of the people in the modern time. Hope to read more on this site. Thank you once again. Regards,
— Tini Kurian May 12, 2012

Hi Rob. Great to see your email in my inbox again. Hope you are well. Thanks for some great insight as usual. Just thought I’d update you on how things are going with me. I’m feeling more happiness and joy every day. Sure, I have my down days when my job gets on my nerves and people annoy me, but they’re getting fewer. I’m still in the career that I’m not sure is for me, but I’m in a much better place mentally now. I think a lot of my stress before came from wanting something better RIGHT NOW, but now I’ve realised that, yes, this career may not be for me, but I’m just looking for the right opportunity/direction and keeping myself in a good place until it shows itself to me. I’ve also just got married – back from honeymoon for 2 weeks now and things are going great. I’d just like to say thanks for your help when we exchanged emails last year. You’ve helped (along with others) to enable me to get a better mind set on life and I feel I can deal with most things from this secure baseline. p.s., your mantra of “do you want to be right or happy?” seems to work well in marriage, as I’m never right, so the default is happy! Warmest regards
— Jeff May 12, 2012

Great article Rob. As humans we have to accept the reality that life comes with challenges. And we become stronger when we faced the storms in our lives with boldness and courage. Remembering always to give thanks in every situation, whether they be good or bad.
— Maxine May 12, 2012
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