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“Paranormal unity.” It seems like this is the current buzzword among some in the paranormal community. But what exactly is it? According to one website, it is a “collection of people who are letting others know they are willing to work with paranormal groups and individuals in the Paranormal Community.”
That seems like a very broad brush to be painting. Is the true motivation one of courtesy, or veiled contempt? Is it simply a civil means to bridge the divide between the larger and smaller organizations? Or does it go far deeper – perhaps including techniques, approaches, and procedures?
By definition the two terms seem almost at odds. How could there possibly be a unification of methodology among groups when the phenomenon itself is not completely understood?
In my journeys throughout the web looking for answers to this perplexing concept, I ran across a very interesting article at Who Forted News that argues against paranormal unity. I truly believe that Tony is on to something!
A Case Against “Paranormal Unity”
By Tony Hart-Wilden • December 15, 2008
We all have our own opinions on what credible evidence is, and what methods to use in paranormal research, and some of it not only has no common ground, but is also a completely opposing viewpoint. “Choose your side even if you’re the only one on it”.
Just as in mainstream politics, although we may listen to the views of an opposing candidate, we don’t lend our support to them, paranormal research shouldn’t be any different. One paranormal investigator showing unity with another merely because they are a paranormal investigator is like a Democratic candidate showing unity with a Republican because they happened to be a politician.
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