Which is more important- changing systems or the underlying culture?

Steve Melville explains in his Mar 2026 blog how the two are mutually reinforcing.

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How beliefs about demons shape the experience of mental illness For some evangelical Christians, attributing mental illness to demonic forces can offer a sense of meaning, while for others, it creates harmful barriers to medical care. A recent study outlines how spiritual explanations impact mental health outcomes.

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Rob McConnell Interviews - DR. ROBERT E BARTHOLOMEW - From UFOs To Cryptozoology To Social Panics And Bizarre Mental Disorders Robert E. Bartholomew, Ph.D., is a sociologist and author known for researching unusual social phenomena, including UFO sightings, cryptozoology claims, mass hysteria, and rare psychological conditions. In discussions such as From UFOs to Cryptozoology to Social Panics and Bizarre Mental Disorders, Bartholomew examines how cultural beliefs, media influence, and psychological factors can contribute to reports of extraordinary events. His work explores topics such as mass psychogenic illness, social contagion, and the ways communities interpret unexplained experiences, offering a sociological perspective on mysteries that capture public attention.

📣 New Podcast! "Rob McConnell Interviews - DR. ROBERT E BARTHOLOMEW - From UFOs To Cryptozoology To Social Panics And Bizarre Mental Disorders" on @Spreaker #analysis #anomalies #behavior #cryptozoology #culturalbeliefs #investigation #masshysteria #mediainfluence #mentaldisorders #phenomena

Can Fear Of Forest Spirits Help Protect The Environment? All the science news you can handle in a single feed

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One of the oldest Western superstitions:
Breaking a mirror brings 7 years of bad luck.

Still scared to this day?

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In Brazil, placing your purse on the floor is said to drain your finances.
💸 Lift your luck!

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In India, a black cat crossing your path is considered a bad omen.
Not everyone agrees cats are cute.

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In parts of Africa and Asia, a twitching left eye is seen as a bad omen, while the right eye signals good news.
👁️ Which side’s jumping today?

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Some believe that sneezing three times in a row means someone is gossiping about you.

🗣️ Achoo = someone’s spilling your secrets?

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In Russia, sitting at the corner of a table means you might never get married.

Romance takes the middle seat.

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Superstition says: if a bird poops on you, it's a sign of unexpected good luck.
💩 Still gross though.

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In the Philippines, sweeping at night might sweep away your fortune.

✅ Clean with caution!

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In Haiti, whistling at night can attract evil spirits.
🎵 Some tunes are best left unsung after dark.

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Remember this childhood superstition?
Step on a crack, break your mother’s back.

💬 Silly rhyme… or strange omen?

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In Japan, sleeping with your head facing north is said to invite bad luck—it's the way bodies are laid at funerals.

🛏️ Direction matters.

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In many cultures, whistling at night is believed to attract evil spirits.
🕯️ Spooky soundtrack, or spirit invitation?

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In Turkey, chewing gum at night is believed to turn into the flesh of the dead.

😳 Midnight mints, anyone?
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According to old folklore, an itchy nose means you're about to get into a fight.

👃 Could be anger... or allergies?

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Superstition says if your palm itches, money is coming.
Question is… which hand should we be scratching?

💬 Ever heard this one before?

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In Nigeria, some believe if a baby smiles in their sleep, they’re talking to angels.
✨ What do YOU believe?

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🖐️💸 Itchy palms mean money is coming.

An age-old superstition whispered across cultures — but is it luck, energy, or pure coincidence?

I explored where this belief comes from and what it really means.
👉 Watch here: youtu.be/iCLTnvtApMI
#Superstition #Folklore #CulturalBeliefs

When there is no enemy within, the enemy outside can do you no harm.

This video explores the deeper meaning of this timeless wisdom.
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How do you silence your inner enemy?

#Proverbs #InnerStrength #Wisdom #SelfMastery #MentalHealth #CulturalBeliefs #YouTubeVideo

If your shadow doesn’t show your head, it’s a sign of spiritual imbalance.

This video explores this eerie belief, its roots, and what it says about how ancient people viewed the soul and body.
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#Superstition #Supernatural #AncientWisdom #CulturalBeliefs #DarkFolklore

Drawing eyes on boats protects sailors from sea spirits

For centuries, sailors around the world painted watchful eyes on their vessels.

This video dives into the origin and symbolism behind this powerful superstition.
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A child who is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth

I just made a powerful video exploring the meaning, modern relevance, and chilling truth behind this proverb.

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Traditional leaders reject Unam body donation call as taboo Traditional and religious leaders say they do not support the call by the University of Namibia (Unam) for Namibians to donate their bodies for medical research. It is a taboo, they say. Both traditional leaders and clerics say donating bodies contradicts deeply rooted cultural beliefs about death, burial and the afterlife. Unam says 11 individuals have pledged to donate their bodies for medical research and teaching purposes. Ovaherero traditional official Tjizapouzeu Uahupirapi says body donations could interfere with a deceased person’s transition to becoming an ancestor. “When people die, they become ancestors. Not burying them and donating them to the Unam School of Medicine would, I guess, stop them from becoming ancestors or from fulfilling their duties after death,” he says. He was speaking to The Namibian in an interview on Tuesday afternoon. Uahupirapi also questioned why modern alternatives are not being considered for training medical students. “The world has moved on technologically. Why don’t they get those modified dolls that students can cut open and perform their operations on?” he asked. Oukwanyama Traditional Authority chairperson Andrew Naikaku shares similar concerns. “A dead person is a dead person, and you are to do away with that person respectfully. We don’t have anything like that in our tradition. That’s why we don’t support something like that,” Naikaku says. According to Mbunza Traditional Authority leader Hompa Kaundu, the body donations contradict traditional norms and beliefs. “It is very difficult in our traditional norms to accept that, it is taboo,” Kaundu says. He adds that family members who agree to donate a corpse will be called to the traditional court, because that is equivalent to murder. “It is a sin in traditional norms. It will impact the traditional custom negatively,” says Kaundu. He says children and people will not fear death nor respect the traditional beliefs and practices surrounding death. RELIGIOUS PERSPECTIVE Speaking to The Namibian, Alliance of Christian Churches in Namibia executive chairperson Dolly Nengushe says the church acknowledges the sacredness of the human body but also supports the spirit of compassion behind body donations. “From a biblical standpoint, the human body is indeed sacred, as it is described in 1 Corinthians 6:19 as the ‘temple of the Holy Spirit’. However, scripture also teaches that our eternal destiny is not determined by what happens to our physical body after death,” she says. Nengushe says donating one’s body to medical science can be seen as an act of service aligned with biblical teachings about loving one’s neighbour and helping others. “To families and individuals considering body donation, I would advise careful reflection, prayer and open discussions within their families and church communities. It is not inherently sinful to donate one’s body for medical purposes, provided it is done with dignity, respect and in accordance with both family and legal consent,” she says. However, spokesperson for the Islamic Centre in Windhoek, Imaam Abdulbah Haroon, told The Namibian that body donation is not permissible in Islam due to the sacred status of the human body after death. “It’s not permissible for a Muslim to donate his or her body for medical purposes after death because medical research often involves cutting and examining the body. “In Islam, once a person dies, the body is protected under Islamic law. It is not permissible to transgress against it in any way whether by wounding, dissection or otherwise unless there is a legitimate reason under Shariah law. “If a woman dies while pregnant and the fetus is still alive, then it becomes mandatory for doctors to try to save the life of the unborn child. This is permissible because the intention is to preserve life. If we are sure that the fetus is already dead, then such a procedure is not allowed,” Haroon says. The post Traditional leaders reject Unam body donation call as taboo appeared first on The Namibian.

#Namibia #BodyDonation #CulturalBeliefs #TraditionalLeaders #EthicsInMedicine

The Enchanting Bay of Cap Ferret: Autumn Rainbows and Cultural Beliefs The Science Behind Ocean Rainbows On a serene autumn evening, the Bay of Cap Ferret becomes a canvas for one of nature's most captivating phenomena: the rainbow. Rainbows form when sunlight interacts ...

Witness the magic of a beautiful rainbow over the Bay of Cap Ferret on an autumn evening and explore the science and cultural beliefs behind this natural wonder.

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پورپےچا قبیلے کے ایک رکن کے مطابق ان کے آباؤ اجداد اس واقعے کو'خداؤں کے ناراض ہونے' کا شگون سمجھتے

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