Astral Projection.... what the HELL?, *coughharrypottercough* Options

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My friend just got into astral projection. I'm not sure what your religious stand point may be, but as I was raised a Christian I was also taught that even though there are other worlds and spirits that I shouldn't open myself up to them. My friend (who is Christian) has gotten my interest piqued in astral projection. Personally it scares the hell out of me.


Things you probably should know if you have no idea what I'm talking about:

Astral projection is a type of out-of-body experience (OBE) in which the astral body leaves its other six bodies and journeys far and wide to anywhere in the universe. The notion that we have seven bodies (one for each of the seven planes of reality) is a teaching of theosophist Madame Blavatsky. On its trips, the astral body perceives other astral bodies rather than their physical, etheric, emotional, spiritual, etc. bodies. In an ordinary OBE, such as remote viewing or the out-of-body near-death experience, there is a separation of a person's consciousness from his or her body. In the near-death out-of-body experience, there may be the experience of hovering above and perceiving one's body and environs,and hearing conversations of surgeons or rescue workers tinkering with one's body. In astral projection, it is the astral body, not the soul or consciousness, that leaves the body. The astral body, according to Madame Blavatsky, is the one that has an aura. It is also the seat of feeling and desire, and is generally described as being connected to the physical body during astral projection by an infinitely elastic and very fine silver cord, a kind of cosmic umbilical cord or Ariadne's thread.

There is scant evidence to support the claim that anyone can project their mind, soul, psyche, spirit, astral body, etheric body, or any other entity to somewhere else on this or any other planet. The main evidence is in the form of testimonials.

Other links:

http://skepdic.com/astralpr.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astral_projection

What are your thoughts?

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What the f**k does this have to do with Harry Potter? I don't recall people throwing a such a big fit about LOTR and other random fantasy books. Get over it.
I hope you've actually read Harry Potter before comparing astral projection to the evil of magic in a fictional book.

My friend knows someone who is obsessed with astral projection. Her friend can do it whenever and has even told a friend what he was wearing. Also, she can apparently see guardian angels and demons.
I'm not sure if I believe this.

I'm pretty sure astral projection is practiced by Wiccans.
Also, I remember reading somewhere that it is possible to lose your body during astral projection. I'm not really sure about that.

I know that I would never attempt astral projection. I believe that there is a "realm" (if you can call it that) of supernatural stuff out there, and it should not be messed with. People I know have been messed up while playing those weird board games where you contact ghosts.