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Survey Results
The Spiritual & Supernatural Survey...Results
These are fun, non-scientific surveys.  The questions and responses do not reflect, in any way, the beliefs, attitudes, or perspectives of Thin Veil Investigators.
- No personal information is collected, and all survey data detail is anonymous. -
As of 09/29/2010
Results percentages are based on the amount of times each question is answered.
Percent values for each question is rounded to the nearest whole percent.
(Green backgrounds show the high percents, orange backgrounds for the low percents.)
Demographics
Age:
Under 18
26-40
61 +
18-25
41-60
Gender:
Your geographic location:
Male
U.S. Region 1 (Northeast)
Division 1 (New England) Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut
Division 2 (Mid-Atlantic) New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey

U.S. Region 2 (Midwest)
Division 3 (East North Central) Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio
Division 4 (West North Central) Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa

U.S. Region 3 (South)
Division 5 (South Atlantic) Delaware, Maryland, D.C., Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida
Division 6 (East South Central) Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama
Division 7 (West South Central) Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana

U.S. Region 4 (West)
Division 8 (Mountain) Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico
Division 9 (Pacific) Alaska, Washington, Oregon, California, Hawaii
Female
Outside of U.S.
On with the Survey results...
1. Do you believe that the Universe consists of
more than energy and physical matter?
Definitely believe
Strong probability
Some possibility
No
Don’t know
(skipped this question)
2. Reincarnation does happen.
3. Each thing in Nature has a spirit (plants,
animals, rocks, rivers, etc.)
Definitely believe
Strong probability
Some possibility
No
Don’t know
(skipped this question)
4. Magic is real. (Not sleight of hand! Spells, energy
manipulation through supernatural means.)
Definitely believe
Strong probability
Some possibility
No
Don’t know
(skipped this question)
5. Universal Mind exists. (all thoughts, feelings, etc. are
a part of a greater collective mind)
Definitely believe
Strong probability
Some possibility
No
Don’t know
(skipped this question)
6. Signs & Omens do happen. (guidance or inspiration from
upper level beings, or divinities)
Definitely believe
Strong probability
Some possibility
No
Don’t know
(skipped this question)
7. Physical Possession happens. (by a ghost, spiritual
being, or non-human entity)
Definitely believe
Strong probability
Some possibility
No
Don’t know
(skipped this question)
8. Symbols have intrinsic power. (power that
doesn't require belief for it to work)
9. Elemental Spirit beings exist (spirits of earth,
air, water, fire, spirit...)
19%
19%
42%
13%
38%
63%
Total # of Spiritual & Supernatural Surveys -
102
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# Includes respondents from Great Britain, France, and Spain
10. Prophetic dreams or visions do happen.
Yes /
Many Times
Yes /
A Few
No
Not
Sure
20. Have you performed, or experienced Astral
Projection, or an out-of-body experience (O.B.E.)?
21. Have you had a near-death experience?
22. Have you ever achieved a deep meditative
state?
23. Have you experienced a sense of Oneness
with all of life and the universe?
24. Have you recalled or experienced any Past life
memories?
25. Do you read your horoscope more than once a
week?
26. Have you had, or witnessed, a dramatic or
unexpected healing?
27. Have you ever thought that you were
Possessed? (by a ghost, spiritual being, or
non-human entity)
28. Have you ever encountered or communicated
with a Higher Intelligence?
29. Have you ever encountered or communicated
with an Unknown Intelligence?
30. Have you ever encountered or communicated
with benevolent spirit beings?
31. Have you ever encountered or communicated
with disruptive spirit beings?
32. Have you seen, or been sent, Signs or Omens?
Yes /
Many Times
Yes /
A Few
No
Not
Sure
Definitely believe
Strong probability
Some possibility
No
Don’t know
(skipped this question)
Definitely believe
Strong probability
Some possibility
No
Don’t know
(skipped this question)
Definitely believe
Strong probability
Some possibility
No
Don’t know
(skipped this question)
11. Divination is Supernatural, not psychic.
Definitely believe
Strong probability
Some possibility
No
Don’t know
(skipped this question)
12. Chakras exist. (spinning vortex “wheels” of
energy throughout the body)
14. Does humanity (within the limits of external circumstances)
possess free will - i.e. each person has the ability to determine
their own destiny?
Yes
Sometimes
Maybe
No
Other...
15. Where do you most often and naturally feel a strong sense
of spiritual connection, or feelings of the sacred?
A religious place of worship (church, mosque, synagogue, temple, etc.)
My home
In Nature (outside, wilderness, a backyard, park, etc.)
Spiritual / Psychic Power Spots (Stonehenge, the Great Pyramid,
   Machu Picchu, Mt. Shasta, Sedona, etc.)
I have experienced absolutely no place, as spiritual or sacred
Other...
16. What are Angels (or guardian angels)?
Formerly-human spirit being
Non-human psychic entities
Non-human supernatural entities
All of the above, but not at the same time
None of the above
Other...
17. What are Demons?
Formerly-human spirit being
Non-human psychic entities
Non-human supernatural entities
All of the above, but not at the same time
None of the above
Other...
18. Religious or Spiritual? How would you best describe yourself:
Religious, but not Spiritual
Spiritual, but not Religious
Both Religious and Spiritual
Neither
Other...
19. Fate and/or Destiny determines your life experiences.
i.e. Each person has the follow a predetermined path.
13. Soul mates exist. (your spiritual or predestined partner,
companion or mate)
Definitely believe
Strong probability
Some possibility
No
Don’t know
Other...
Definitely believe
Strong probability
Some possibility
No
Don’t know
(skipped this question)
Definitely believe
Strong probability
Some possibility
No
Don’t know
(skipped this question)
Definitely believe
Strong probability
Some possibility
No
Don’t know
(skipped this question)
Other common answers include: Free will inside a predestined
framework, Destiny is set by free will
Other common answers include: Only when they are alone
Other common answers include: Non-human spirit being, Unclassifiable
good entity
Other common answers include: Troubled spirits, Malevolent evils that
can manifest in many ways.
Other common answers include: Alive and aware, Connected, or in tune
Other answers include: Predetermined path, but not necessarily direction,
Yes a predetermined path, but it is our choice to follow it.
33. Have you ever met or encountered your Soul
Mate?
34. Have you had Prophetic dreams or visions?
35. Have you ever experienced serious doubts
about your beliefs?
The Supreme Being, The Infinite,
The One, The Highest of High.
(you know what we are talking about)

How would you best describe your experience/idea of A/The Supreme Being?
Which aspects, natures, traits does it have?
A divine Spirit (with sensitivities similar to human qualities)

A divine Duality, simultaneously both Masculine and Feminine

A Universal Spirit (non-human, but able to Resonate with all things)

The Source and Essence of All Things

The Laws of Nature

Love

A divine Masculine Principle

A divine Feminine Principle

Ability to Create

Ability to Destroy

Pure Energy

Emptiness (The Great Void)

Consciousness

Pure Awareness

Other...
When you think or speak of a Higher Power (Supreme
Being, Ultimate Source), what name(s) or term(s) do you
most prefer? Check any that apply:
Divine Spirit

Great Mystery

Jesus Christ

Nirvana

Goddess

Elohim

The Infinite

Buddha

Yahweh

Lord and Lady

Supreme Being
God

Allah

Ultimate Source

The Universe

The Sacred

Jehovah

The P.T.B.

The Law of Nature

Fate

Vishnu
There is no Higher Design or Power
Other:
Other answers include: combination of all of the above.
Other answers include: combination of all of the above.
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