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Newguest Posted 16 years ago
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And though you need not necessarily ...

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Psychic ability will present you with many insights, and though you need not necessarily maintain a spiritual point of view to be psychic, it is necessary that you use the information that comes to you responsibly and with care.

--- I have some problems with understanding that bolded sentence. Does it just say: and although you may not want to be psychic, it is necessary ...
  

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It is not necessary to maintain a spiritual point of view in order to be a pyschic. You can be a psychic without maintaining a spiritual point of view.

  • It is not necessary to maintain a spiritual point of view in order to be a pyschic.
  • You can be a psychic without maintaining a spiritual point of view.
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It is not necessary to maintain a spiritual point of view in order to be a pyschic. You can be a psychic without maintaining a spiritual point of view.
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Hi

Why did you write "a psychic"? In the original version there is no "a"?

I take it to mean: It's not necessary to maintain a spiritual point of view in order to be psyshic (to have psychic abilities).

Your sentence, however, I would understand this way: It's not necessary to maintain a spiritual point of view in order to be a psychic (to be a clairvoyant).

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NewguestWhy did you write "a psychic"? In the original version there is no "a"?
That was just a slip.
NewguestDon't you think there's a difference?
There is a difference, but not a big one. If someone is termed "a psychic" then it more strongly suggests that this is their "job" or "profession". If they are termed

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