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Miracle time
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Miracle Quest, a new documentary series, embarks on a quest of discovery
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POWER OF BELIEF Flavia Colgan, the show’s host
Flavia Colgan believes there are some things science can’t explain and that miracles do happen. This Harvard graduate of Comparative Religion from Philadelphia started meditating at a very young age. “I remember as a child, I was fascinat
ed with incidents that cannot be explained or understood,” says the explorer. “I believe in the power of hope and belief – I have the heart of a believer and the mind of a sceptic.”
“I believe in a spiritual life,” affirms Flavia who researched Hinduism while studying. “Right from the time of Joan of Arc, there have been remarkable women who have defied men, the church and politics. I think it is important that individual beliefs are protected and maintained.”
Flavia believes that for miracles to happen and be witnessed, people’s hearts have to be opened. In “Miracle Quest”, a new documentary series that embarks on a personal quest of discovery, which she hosts on Star World, she asserts that doubt is not the opposite of religion. “It is important to ask questions rather than take words or beliefs as they are. It is necessary to read and investigate rather than listen to religious leaders who just take advantage of people.”
About whether the idea of miracles being a thing of the past, she says, “More miracles were recorded in the past. But, now, with science versus religion, people have dispelled all beliefs about miracles. Miracles could occur anywhere – right around the block. Miracles do happen – it’s up to us to notice them or not.” She also feels they are not “lofty or supernatural”. But on the other hand, Flavia is alarmed by fundamentalism which is “a perversion of religion”. “Religions are now preaching fear and intolerance rather than what’s given in the great texts – grace, love, inclusion and tolerance. They just make a lot of noise and put down other faiths.” I find that miracles bring together people of all beliefs, to experience a universal special and sacred feeling.”
AYESHA MATTHAN
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