super super supernatural

above super supernatural

"thats natural"
"no thats supernatural"
"no its super supernatural"
"actually i think its super super supernatural"

by ajdunn July 17, 2007

Theory of the Supernatural Spectrum

The theory that supernatural phenomena exist on a spectrum, not as a binary category. The Supernatural Spectrum recognizes that claims about gods, spirits, miracles, and the like vary enormously in their content, plausibility, and relationship to natural explanation. A miracle that violates known laws of physics is on one end; a spiritual experience that could have natural explanations is on another. The spectrum allows for distinguishing between different kinds and degrees of supernatural claims, for evaluating them on multiple dimensions rather than simply accepting or rejecting them wholesale. It's the framework for thinking clearly about things that may or may not exceed natural explanation.

Example: "He dismissed all supernatural claims as equally absurd. The Theory of the Supernatural Spectrum showed why that was crude: a claim that prayer healed was different from a claim that the dead rose—different evidence, different plausibility, different relationship to natural explanation. The spectrum let him evaluate, not just dismiss."

by Dumu The Void March 7, 2026

The 8 Axes of the Supernatural Spectrum

A framework for evaluating supernatural claims along eight key dimensions. The 8 axes are: 1) Natural Explanation (whether natural explanations exist), 2) Evidential Support (how much evidence supports it), 3) Internal Consistency (whether the claim is coherent), 4) Cross-Cultural Presence (whether it appears across cultures), 5) Historical Precedent (whether similar claims have been made), 6) Psychological Plausibility (whether psychology can explain it), 7) Sociological Function (what social role it serves), and 8) Personal Experience (whether people report experiencing it). These axes allow for nuanced evaluation of supernatural claims.

The 8 Axes of the Supernatural Spectrum *Example: "The vision claim was mapped on the 8 axes: low on natural explanation (none found), low on evidential support (only personal testimony), high on cross-cultural presence (visions reported everywhere), high on psychological plausibility (well-understood phenomenon). The axes showed why it couldn't be simply dismissed or accepted—it was complicated."*

by Dumu The Void March 7, 2026

The 16 Axes of the Supernatural Spectrum

An expanded framework adding eight dimensions for more nuanced supernatural evaluation. The additional axes include: 9) Explanatory Power (what it explains), 10) Moral Implications (what ethics follow from it), 11) Institutional Support (whether institutions back it), 12) Historical Impact (how it shaped history), 13) Artistic Expression (how it appears in art), 14) Ritual Practice (what practices surround it), 15) Experiential Quality (what it feels like), and 16) Transformation Potential (whether it changes lives). The 16 axes provide comprehensive supernatural analysis.

The 16 Axes of the Supernatural Spectrum *Example: "The near-death experience was mapped on all 16 axes: low on natural explanation (not fully explained), medium on evidential support (many reports, hard to verify), high on psychological plausibility, high on experiential quality, high on transformation potential. The axes captured why it mattered to people—even if it couldn't be proven supernatural."*

by Dumu The Void March 7, 2026

supernaturalist

A unisex term associated with fans of the popular TV show, Supernatural.
The stars of this show are Jensen Ackles, Jared Padaleki and Misha Collins.
Other recurring supporting roles are Mark Pelligrino, Jim Beaver, Rachel Miner and Richard Speight.

I'm a die-hard supernaturalist

by TheCharmedHunter July 17, 2014

supranatural

A whole other level above Supernatural.

The P.O.D is supranatural!

by Squeeze-bOb October 12, 2007

Logical supernaturalism

Logical supernaturalism or rational supernaturalism is a branch of supernaturalism that advocates a logical/rational approach of supernaturalism, but not as skepticals and atheists actually do. But in a way it is possible to understand supernaturalism as an extraphysical part of nature and as a thing that is partially independent of natural sciences, such as happens on extraphysical mechanics.

"I support logical supernaturalism because it makes a lot of sense for those who understand supernaturalism as an extranatural part of nature, such as happens on extraphysical mechanics."

"Logical supernaturalism might be the future of supernaturalism such as extraphysical mechanics might be the future of extraphysics."

by Full Monteirism January 4, 2021