In the fast-paced daily life filled with technological achievements and scientific discoveries, the question of the spiritual still finds an answer in the hearts of Bulgarians. A new study reveals curious facts about the belief in the afterlife, karma, fate, and the supernatural, reflecting the balance between tradition and modernity.
Life After Death: Faith and Doubts
According to the data, over one-third of Bulgarians (34%) are convinced that there is life after death. The rest are skeptical, with as many as 50% not sharing this view. Interestingly, women are more likely to believe in the afterlife, while the proportion of believers increases with age.
Reincarnation and Karma: What do Bulgarians believe?
About 31% of respondents believe in reincarnation, but the majority (53%) do not share this belief. The belief in karma is most widespread. As many as 65% of Bulgarians believe that "everything comes back," which means over 3.5 million people. Again, women stand out as more likely to believe in this spiritual concept, with only 10% refusing to believe in it.
Fate: Predestination or personal choice?
Bulgarians have a complex attitude towards fate. Nearly half of them (47%) believe that it is partly predestined and partly the result of personal choice. Equal shares of the population stand on the two extreme positions - 23% believe in complete predestination and another 23% believe that fate is entirely in the hands of man.
Prophets and fortune tellers: Who do Bulgarians seek?
According to the study, nearly 40% of Bulgarians have visited a fortune teller or clairvoyant. 14% have sought advice from an astrologer. Women more often resort to such consultations. Visits to psychics (11%) and numerologists (9%) are rarer, but show an interest in alternative forms of spirituality.
Supernatural: Belief in miracles
More than half of Bulgarians (58%) believe that there are people with supernatural abilities, and 56% believe in the evil eye and curses. Almost every second (47%) thinks that the world is run by secret societies, while 36% do not believe in this.
Astrology and signs: Do they determine the future?
44% of Bulgarians believe in signs and omens. Regarding astrology and zodiac signs, the majority (51%) do not believe that they determine fate. However, 37% of young people (18-39 years old) show a greater inclination towards zodiacal belief.
The study shows that belief in the supernatural is not a marginal phenomenon. It is deeply rooted in the cultural identity of Bulgarians - a society that balances between traditional religion, folkloric spirituality, and modern skepticism. Is this a strength or a weakness? The question remains open...