No Sacred Cows: Investigating Myths, Cults, and the Supernatural by David G. McAfee

Author:David G. McAfee [McAfee, David G.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: religion, spirituality
ISBN: 9781634311182
Google: FTJbvgAACAAJ
Amazon: 1634311183
Publisher: Pitchstone Publishing
Published: 2017-08-22T04:00:00+00:00

SUROH THE SEER

To demonstrate the power (and gullibility) of the human mind in the context of alleged “psychics,” I created an alter ego—a friendly and no-cost seer by the name of Suroh.7 Suroh the Seer describes himself as a psychic, medium, and spiritualist who offers free readings by social media,8 e-mail, and at live events.9 Here is an excerpt from Suroh’s biography:

I grew up ignorant about the spiritual realm. It wasn’t until five years ago, when I foresaw my own mother’s tragic demise in a car accident, that I woke up. Since that time I’ve dedicated my life to honing my abilities and giving free readings for those who need help.

Suroh, a member of the New Earth Healing spirituality coalition and the purported head of the nonexistent Psychics and Seers Association of America, has given hundreds of successful and free readings to people around the world. Some interactions went exactly as planned and others not so well, but overall many participants were convinced of his supernatural abilities. More importantly, however, Suroh had to deal with some of the same skeptical reactions and ethical conundrums other self-described psychics deal with on a daily basis.10 Here I’ll provide a few excerpts from some of my favorite readings.11

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Sami: I would like to know … Will I be able to find that new job I desperately need and have been looking for?

Suroh: I sense new things in your life, perhaps a new dog? In any case, by asking me this, you’re showing that you’re on the right path. The spirits have told me that you will definitely get a new job … as long as you work hard, look for a job consistently, present a professional résumé, and do all the other necessary preparations in order to earn said job.

Sami: Thank you so much Suroh! I never thought that dog that wandered into our yard a few days ago would be the sign for great things in my future.

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Peter: Where is Udjat tattooed on my body?

Suroh: I sense that it is on the backside of your body, but that you have a lot of other ink, too. I see both arms and other areas that are covered by tattoos, including conflicting spiritual symbols that can be hidden by professional clothing.

Peter: Spot on, amazing!

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Joy: Hello, I saw where you were listed on New Earth Healing. I was hoping maybe you would feel led to do a reading for me. I am so confused and have lost touch with who I am. Is there any hope?

Suroh: Hi Joy, thank you for seeing me. I sense that you enjoy nature, charity work, and being creative. I think that you don’t experience the outdoors like you wish you did, and that could be something you’re looking for. You also have someone important in your life by the name of Lisa; does that mean anything to you? In any case, I think focusing on the things that mean the most to you will help you find yourself again.

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