Why Cant Science and Technology Explain Mysticism, Poltergeists, Anomalies, and Supernatural Phenomena?

Why can't science and technology explain mysticism, poltergeists, unexplained phenomena, witchcraft, and magic? These are often dismissed as fictional, imaginary, or nonexistent. Yet, the question itself contains a subtle contradiction. Real phenomena are fundamentally different from the phenomena typically associated with the paranormal. This article explores why science struggles to explain such phenomena and articulates a plausible framework for understanding them.

Understanding the Question

When formulating a question, it's essential that the premise does not contradict the words used in the same question. This means that real phenomena should not be equated with fictional or unverifiable phenomena. Real phenomena can be empirically observed and measured through scientific methods, while paranormal phenomena often lack such support.

Science and Unsubstantiated Phenomena

Science cannot "explain" mysticism, poltergeists, unexplained phenomena, witchcraft, and magic because no one has ever provided plausible or indisputable evidence of their existence. In the absence of verifiable evidence, scientists have nothing concrete to work with.

Anachronism and Explanation

Attempts to explain these phenomena have often been characterized as anachronisms. This means that all instances of supernatural phenomena can be understood in terms of past events being reinterpreted or resurfacing in the present. For example, ghosts require a real predecessor—a person who lived in the past. This approach suggests that all forms of supernatural phenomena can be understood as reworkings of past events. Since anachronisms were real, they can be used to explain miracles and other paranormal phenomena through the lens of historical information.

Miracles, as well as other paranormal occurrences like ghosts, deja vu, feelings of reincarnation, etc., require information about the past and our interaction with it. By examining the historical context, these phenomena can be separated from pure fantasy. The key question to ask is whether the source of these phenomena was real or not.

The Role of the Bible in Explaining Paranormal Phenomena

The Christian Bible, particularly in its Old and New Testaments, provides a consistent and detailed framework for understanding these phenomena. The Bible meticulously explores all forms of recurring events and objects through the various miracles described. It presents Noah's Flood as the source of supernatural events and Christ's Incarnation and Resurrection as crossing points in history.

The Bible is unique in its foundational structure, offering a clear explanation for all paranormal occurrences known to mankind. Each instance of a miracle described in the Bible can be tied to an earlier event that supports the miracle. For example, did Jesus walk on water or was He supported by the geological history of the plain of Galilee? The axehead in the bottom of the creek bed before it eroded; the fish and loaves that were always available in the mother's home; the wine in the vats long before the wedding; the burning bush before Moses appeared, and the snake on Aaron's staff: all can be traced back to earlier, defining events that support the miracles.

In each case, the Bible presents a historical context that supports the occurrence of the miracles as repetitions or reworkings of past events. This framework suggests that true paranormal events are the recurrence of historical facts, making them the easiest explanation.

Conclusion

So, while science struggles to explain phenomena that lack empirical evidence, the Bible provides a plausible and consistent framework for understanding paranormal occurrences. By examining past events and their recurrence, we can differentiate between real phenomena and fictional constructs. Only the Bible offers this comprehensive and consistent explanation for all paranormal phenomena known to man.