Believe It or Not: Christianity and Psychical Research by Garth Moore examines the often misunderstood relationship between Christian faith and psychical research, offering a balanced and thoughtful exploration of paranormal phenomena from a theological perspective.
Moore, an Anglican priest and respected authority on ecclesiastical law, argues that extraordinary experiences should neither be accepted uncritically nor dismissed without examination. Drawing on Scripture, Christian tradition, and evidence from psychical research, he considers how believers might respond to reports of apparitions, mediumship, ESP, and other paranormal experiences.
The book explores:
Christian attitudes towards paranormal phenomena
Psychical research and the Church
Apparitions and hauntings
ESP and extrasensory perception
Mediumship and communication with the dead
Discernment, faith, and theological responsibility
This title will appeal to readers interested in:
Christian parapsychology and psychical research
Theology and paranormal phenomena
Survival after death and spiritual experiences
Anglican perspectives on the supernatural
Christianity and consciousness studies
Written in a clear and accessible style, Believe It or Not encourages careful investigation rather than sensationalism, making it an excellent introduction for readers seeking a thoughtful Christian approach to psychical phenomena.