“And people who think there’s something to the spiritual world are usually religious nuts,” added Michael. “I’ve had more than my fill of that growing up. Rather than thinking we’re deluded and stupid, they think we’re evil. Or even if they don’t accept the fundamentalist line, they think that using our abilities is somehow ‘cheating.’” “I’ve heard that one a lot,” she replied, recognizing the attitude at once. “That’s like saying a pro athlete is cheating by using heightened physical ability, or saying that smart people are cheating on the job by making good decisions.” “Well put,” remarked
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