not at all, not offended, and your caution is well taken... something that i had in fact read in my own research.. something that a few faiths also support.. that delving into the mystical aspects of faith can be damaging to a persons psyche...

in Buddhism, one is to ignore these "mystical experiences" such as possessions by other dieties, or experiencing phenomena ... because these "distractions" are disruptive to the true path... and yes, it has happened to me...

i am not offended oxbow, you've made an important point..