I’ve heard that certain cultures and/or religious teachings frown on dabbling in this type of activity, and that many insist that it’s somehow bad [or evil]... If I open myself to receiving information from those in the afterlife, am I putting myself

Not at all... but it does require that 'you do a little homework' – and have a good understanding of how energy can be exchanged between systems. This is a great place to share my favorite quote: “Knowledge is Power”, attributed to Sir Francis Bacon. People will always fear what they don’t know; with knowledge, fear is nearly always dispelled.

Read as much as you can; this more than anything else, will help you to understand your own experiences. One of the best books to have on hand is The Encyclopedic Psychic Dictionary, by June G. Bletzer, Ph.D.

; it is one of the most comprehensive books of its kind... and you will find it to be an invaluable tool in your own development. As to the teachings of society, there is a simple reason why certain cultures and religions frown on paranormal activities: By allowing its followers the freedom to explore any other concepts, they run the risk of losing their membership – so in many cases, conformity is a must. Our natural intuitive abilities ... more.

I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.