People who believe that Pandora should be real, are they crazy?
Given the size of our universe, the known size of which seems to be expanding on a near daily basis due to the increase in technology, it's almost a certainty that other intelligent forms of life exist somewhere. Despite the overwhelming lack of evidence, people continually believe that aliens have been to earth. Most abduction stories are highly suspect, told by untrustworthy individuals with something to gain. There is of course Area 51 and government coverup conspiracy theories. No proof exists to show that any of this is real but people believe anyway.
Are these people crazy?
Most "ghost" visits and stories are easily explained by aspects of physics or other tricks of light/sound/area effects. There are infinite amounts of stories about haunted houses or ghosts that inhabit certain spots. It's not easy for people to let go of their loved ones and it's even harder to comprehend the after-life (which is almost by nature not comprehendible). Ghosts bridge the gap and almost provide comfort in a way. If ghosts exist, something happens to us after we die. People all over the world believe in ghosts. People all over the world practice rituals, engage in superstitions, and otherwise to speak to ghosts, avoid ghosts, or be near ghosts. All this despite no tangible proof that ghosts exist.
Are these people crazy?
Organized religion is built on principles and foundations that are based on fact, but mostly center around superstitions and myths. If you've ever tried to talk to a born again Christian that believes every word in the Bible is a fact, then you know what I mean. Anytime you present a question that isn't answered by the world we know, you will most likely be answered with "If the Bible says it, then I know it's true." Talking animals. Famines. Plagues. Abraham living to be hundreds of years old. You name it. People fundamentally believe. Despite the fact that there is no tangible proof.
What about these people? Are they crazy in any way?
I tried to cascade from most crazy to least crazy to prove a point in effect. Everyone else is crazy until you consider what you're willing to believe. What level of faith or comfort do you have in the world around you? How much do you need to see, touch, or feel before you're willing to believe? It's not always as easy to put together as you might think. People who may seem crazy at first sight may simply possess a fundamental belief in what they know to be correct.
Now what about love at first sight?
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