40 of the World’s Weirdest Phobias You Probably Never Heard of Before

Aerophobia: The Fear of Air

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Someone suffering from Aerophobia gets very anxious when flying in helicopters, airplanes or any other device that takes them airborne. In some cases, it makes it impossible for them to use flying as a mode of transportation even though statistics show that it’s still the safest way to travel.

Ecclesiophobia: The Fear of Church

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People with Ecclesiophobia will experience one of two fears associated with churches. Some might be terrified by the actual physical structure of the church while others may experience anxiety because of what the church represents. In either case, most sufferers are either atheists, agnostics, or they do their praying at home.

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