I just stumbled upon this article and would just like to hear some of your views on the dangers of astral projection/OBE

"Astral projection is the idea that one can, with practice, “project” one’s consciousness, soul, or spirit, outside of the body while in a sleeping state.

There are many books and resources that would tell you how this is achieved with much practice. But what isn’t always exposed however, are the negative aspects, and harmful/terrifying experiences and attacks the practice often brings about.

If one were to think of our fleshly body as an automobile and our spirit as the person inside it driving around, one might gain a more accurate view of astral projection. One would never drive into a known dangerous neighborhood, get out and leave the car unlocked. Yet, with astral projection, this is exactly what people attempt to do. They try to “get out” of their bodies while asleep and roam around in their spirit. All the while their body remains open and unguarded. It is theorized, in the opinion of this author, that this may be one possible way for demon possession, “prior lives”, and and/or “split personality” to occur. If one leaves their body, it is a very real possibility for another spirit to come in and occupy it as well.


Most people who have become involved in this practice have many fears about leaving their body. Remember, fear is a good thing. Fear is a God-given self-protection mechanism. Fear keeps us from doing stupid things. Fear helps keep us alive. When we stand on a high precipice and look down, why do we feel fear? The answer is obvious--So we don’t fall and get killed! Fear is our instinct that tells us we are in danger when our mind is ignoring common sense.

So why do people do things that are very dangerous and potentially harmful to themselves? Probably because they become addicted to the adrenaline rush they feel if they survive. Keep in mind the old saying,

“There are old pilots, and there are bold pilots. But there are no old, bold pilots!”

If you play with fire long enough—you will get burnt!"