Talk:Past life regression
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Indeed, the article only mentions Dianetics and Scientology as illustrative examples of past-lives regression. There are tons of other methods out there which ought to be mentioned. – — … ° ≈ ≠ ± − × ÷ ← → · § "Past-Life Regression, or Regression Therapy" is a technique, or method of sourcing the root causes of a problem, or issue, by regressing one's higher self, using hypnosis, to the origins of the target issues. The subject is then taken through the origins of the problems, which causes the emotion and energies to be released from the causal events, followed by reciprocal forgiveness of all parties involved. Whether or not the origns represent one's prior lives is irrelevant, and subject to alternate explanations, in light of it's efficacy. The process is capable of resolving maladies such as migrain headaches, phobias, allergies, colitis, pains, tinitus, panic attacks, fears, and interpersonal acrimonies.
The modality essentially uses principles of quantum physics in acquiring, resolving, and discharging the energetic origns and effects of the targeted problems. Numerous books by numerous psychiatrists and other health care practitioners may be found through affinity groups or professional associations such as The International Association for Regression Research & Therapies/IARRT, International Board of Regression Therapy/IBRT, International Association of Counselors & Therapists/IACT, where references and directories list pratitioners worldwide. Some of the more recognized books are by the Miami psychiatrist, Dr. Brian Weiss' books, "Many Lives, Many Masters." Also, "Remarkable Healing," by Dr. S. Modi, MD; Dr. Ian Stevenson, Ph.D., "Twenty Cases Suggestive of Reincarnation," which also finds that the concept of reincarnation is present in all of the world's 5 major religions: Christian Gnostics, Jewish Kabalists, Islam's Sufis and Druze sects, as well as Hinduism and Budahism. The overall subject is covered extensively in "Reincarnation, A New Horizon in Science, Religion, and Society", by Cranston & Williams, which proffers a superbly referenced bibliography.72.144.183.186 06:40, 24 December 2006 (UTC)
209.150.197.196 10:16, 27 March 2007 (UTC) Why is this info not added to the page it is very good information and should go under the sub heading of Regression Therapy. Please think about adding it into the article.
[edit] Criticism
"Many skeptics claim that past lives are just selective thinking. Some studies conducted in Europe have shown that implausible claims of reincarnation can be caused by memory errors. This also can account for a few plausible claims. Though even the researchers say that you can not completely disprove a claim[citations needed]."
While noting an able copy-edit by BlueJ774 on 14 June 2007, the presumably well-meaning addition of this paragraph by 66.222.30.24 on 5 May 2007 has nevertheless survived longer than it should.
The phrases "Many skeptics ... claim," "Some studies ... have shown," and "the researchers say" are vague and unsupported. Tolerable, perhaps, in limited instances of a larger insertion by an author seeking assistance in finding authoritative citation to a reference the author knows exists, but has perhaps misplaced. Their isolated use here, unverified, impairs the article's NPOV, so the paragraph should be removed.
See, also, emerging discussion of "weasel words" in connection with the Manual of Style, at WP:WEASEL. dkbrklyn 20:42, 7 July 2007 (UTC)
Herne Bay University? I highly doubt the authenticity of this crackpot Hirst. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 85.115.136.151 (talk) 21:11, 12 September 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Redundant
Okay, do we REALLY need the Criticism section? It just repeats 'The reality of lives recalled under PLR.' I realize the de facto rule is every page must have a criticisms section (just like real encyclopedias) but the article pretty much criticizes PLR from the beginning.
Also, I'm removing the final two words of 'Skeptical sources such as Ian Wilson’s Mind out of Time and The After Death Experience (1981 and 1987), Paul Edwards’ Reincarnation (2002) and Melvin Harris’ Investigating the Unexplained (2003) have argued apparently convincingly...' Trying way too hard to be NPOV/POV at the same time. 'Have argued' means the same without sounding so wimpy. --Marco Passarani (talk) 20:09, 23 May 2008 (UTC)
- I agree with your changes. In general, a criticism section is actually discouraged. --EPadmirateur (talk) 04:31, 24 May 2008 (UTC)
