Believing in ghosts – Part 32

Although they are often looked upon as crazy or weird, people who believe in ghosts may not be far from the truth. Have you ever wondered why, at times, you are suddenly seized with fear? Why are children (and adults) afraid of the dark? What makes us so scared of the unknown? Our imaginations do indeed play a large role in the fears we encounter, but why is it that our imaginations imagine such things? I do believe in ghosts; however, I do not believe that ghosts are actually the ghosts that we normally think of, which are, namely, spirits coming back from the dead to haunt people. Instead, I believe that ghosts are actually demons (fallen angels); Satan and his demons love nothing more than to see God’s creation in turmoil, whether it be physical, emotional, or mental. Demons are as real as the people we interact with. I cannot and will not deny that we experience times of absolute fear, where we feel something surrounding us, terrorizing us. I myself have endured those times, and I will never forget them. But, thank God, I am protected by Jesus Christ, who is far more powerful than Satan or His demons. For furthur information on this subject, I highly suggest that you read “The Ishbane Conspiracy” by Randy Alcorn. Whether your are a Christian or not, I think you’ll find incredibly involved and extremely captivating; Mr. Alcorn has a very interesting insight into the ghosts of today, or rather, demons.

Movie reviews: The Exorcist – Part 1

All exorcist movies are very scary! The first movie contained some really amazing scenes such as walking in a ‘crab back’ position down a staircase, the green vomit, stabbing of the private parts, moving of the furniture just to name a few. This movie really scared me when i was younger, i could not sleep by myself for days. Then the sequel with a much mature Regen did not fail to entertain, i really loved the scenery and the demon bozuzoo in the form of an insect the writers were really creative in this movie especially in battle scene at the end of the movie where the house was eventually destroyed by these creatures.

THE BEGINNING; really had me jumping and gripping my boyfriend’s during the movie. The history of the burial ground, The demon posses boy( especially the scene with the hyenas) Last but not least the circumstances surrounding the uncovering of the church. I really enjoyed the ending of the movie with the priest and the little child it was really touching how they defeat the demon together as a team.

The best movie IS THE EXORCISM OF EMILY ROSE! what an excellent movie. The only reason i did not walk out of the cinema was my pride. I was scared from beginning to end. During her unexpected demon visitations, toucher, first visit by the demons,the church scene,boyfriend sleep over,priest attracts in the room before the actual exorcist exercise began,failed attempts to remove the demons and of course the very sad finale. I enjoyed every part of the story and cant wait for Another exorcist movie, to view on opening night.

Gods & Demons: Is there a difference – Part 2

I have spent considerable time examining the question of god. My conclusion is that most people worship what they themselves would call a demon if only the actions of their god were presented to them without the nicety of first being told it was actually “God.”

Having lived in a Christian culture I am naturally most familiar with that particular religion. So let’s take a clear-headed look at Christianity.

If you became aware of a spirit that persuaded, nay insisted, that a father be willing to lay his own son on an altar and stab him through the heart, would this spirit seem like a god or a demon?

If you became aware that the same spirit once sent bears from the mountains to rend some youths limb from limb because they had taunted one of his followers for being bald, would you see this as a protective spirit or a cruel one?

It takes no scholarship to comb out the examples from the Old and New Testaments of behavior that any human being would know is not only wrong, but barbarous. Yet put the label of “God” on that behavior and it becomes “mysterious ways.”

Let’s critically look at the whole crucification story. Now we have the Son of God, all-knowing and, depending on your particular sect either God himself, or at minimum intimately familiar with and in touch with God. This being knows there is a God. He either IS him or KNOWS him. It is not a matter of blind faith.

He knows with certainty that not only is there an afterlife, but that his afterlife is the Life of Lives, the Eternal in Heaven.

So knowing all this, how is it any sacrifice at all to die?

The human beings who put their bodies between the fascist Taliban and Afghan women are exercising greater heroism. Those humans do not know they will have an afterlife. The best they can do is hope. Yet they lay down their lives anyway, in the service of life and freedom for others.

But let us put aside the sheer weakness of the sacrifice and take it at face value. What was the result?

Every bad thing that is done by man to man is excused as not the responsibility of god, but of the bad men. It breaks god’s heart, we are told, when Saddam gases thousands of women and children. No matter that the children are incapable of guilt, it’s not god’s fault, it is Saddam’s fault. The innocent cannot be afforded the protection of god without diminishing Saddam’s power of free will. Therefore let us not say in this it is a demon at play and let us accept god is blameless.

There is some rationale

Testimonies: Alcohol and the demons that take over – Part 2

The Demons already exist. Alcohol gives them power. Demons lead the 13 year old to alcohol. Alcohol protects the Demons, breeds the Demons, gives them a home and they grow like mold, like a plague.

The Demons have taken over with that first drink and every drink after that they sit back and relax because their job is done.

I drank to like myself and everyone around me. When I was 13 I fell head over heels in love with alcohol. I never sipped a drink in my entire life. I had a goal, I was on a mission and that was to become as numb as humanely possible as fast as possible. If I weren’t drinking to get out of my skin I was starving myself to disappear. Usually I was doing both. Later I was drinking, starving and drugging. It all goes hand in hand and one can be easily replaced for the other.

It has never ceased.

I drank on the school bus in the ninth grade. Drank at school. I snuck out of my house to go drinking with my friends and drank at home. I drank because it was the only thing that helped. I drank because then my parents would disappear in my mind, my life would have purpose and I could not feel.

Later, when I was 15 or so, I drank because I knew no other way to socialize. I drank because it was me. Because if I didn’t I would die.

At 18 I drank because I was an adult, I was married (SO YOUNG), I had the RIGHT to drink and it gave me confidence and purpose.

At 23 I drank because it was the only way I could take off my clothes for my job. I was glamorous and sexy. I made a lot of money, it made me forget I was a mother and a wife. I didn’t care. Alcohol gave me a purpose.

I tried to get help once…before I realized that I just wasn’t controlling my drinking like a mature person should, so I continued to drink. I drank and drove, I worked and drank, I celebrated every holiday with lots of drinks and made up my own holidays so I could drink more.

At hmmm…26? Alcohol was like coffee and I was doing other drugs too. I was very pretty, physically fit and had a nice home.

By the time I was 29 I gave up everything for drinking and drugs. You would never know it. But I knew it. My kids knew it.

At 31 I had lost over everything. I drank whiskey for breakfast and had a huge line coke. I drank everything all day and snorted every upper there was. I could afford it though. I had a nice place. I had all the drugs all the alcohol. But I didn’t have my children.

Now I have a professional degree. I have my children. I still drink. I still hate it.

The thing is…I can’t determine who I hate more.

Myself sober OR Myself drinking.

TV show reviews: Supernatural

Supernatural is a show on the CW network that deals with two brothers who work as “bounty-hunters” hunting down for ghouls, goblins, demons and all manner of supernatural bad guys. It’s a western in urban form with an other worldly twist. Starring Jensen Ackles (from Smallville) and Jared Padaleki as the Winchester brothers, the Winchester family has been devastated by the evil plans of a powerful demon. Spurred on by the murder of their mother and the training they received to fight demons by their father they join a loose brotherhood of hunters that look for and destroy evil supernatural beings. Supernatural is one of those shows that evokes darkness, mystery, mood and suspense, like The X-Files did. The X-Files and Twin Peaks were masterful when it came to mood and suspense. Except, where The X-Files was creepy and moody most of the time and only truly frightening sometimes, Supernatural is scary as hell nearly every episode! It can be hard to watch this show with the lights out!

Normally I don’t like to watch shows or movies that frighten me but I make an exception for Supernatural. Its well written and acted with nice male eye candy to boot. Like Smallville and The X-Files, Supernatural has a good mix of stand alone “demon-of-the-week” episodes and over-arching episodes that move along the main storyline. This show os full of action and characterization. It combines both to great effect so not only does it keep you on the edge of your seat but you really care about what happens to the characters. The family dynamic and the interaction between the two brothers and how each one relates to his father is some of the best character interaction you’ll see on TV.

The CW show Supernatural has done a few things for me:

1. It’s given me something really good to watch amidst the junk that exists in television.

2. It has deepened my appreciation for old American cars made before 1980. The next car I get will be an old Impala, Cadillac or a GTO, if I can find one. The car the the Winchester brother drive I believe is a ‘67 Impala. Beautiful car!

3. I’m cycling back into listening to classic rock music again.

I’ve trashed and thrashed rock quite a few times. Mostly it’s new rock I dislike. I’ve always loved the classic stuff but I haven’t really listened to much of it in years. Until, that is, I started watching Supernatural. This show uses classic rock more effectively than any other show or film I’ve ever seen and because it caters to a young demographic this is unusual. Perhaps it’s because of the greatness of classic rock that makes it so effective and cool. Each episode seems to come with the perfect song that fits the theme of the episode. Especially the use of Renegade in the Nightshifter episode. One of the best episode of season two.

Supernatural is one of the best shows on TV that no one is watching. I’m surprised that it wasn’t canceled. You’d think that with the resurgence of spiritualism and the fascination with the supernatural in entertainment these days that a quality show like this would be very popular in the ratings. Who can guess these things, eh? Hopefully more people are attracted to it. If you aren’t watching Supernatural, you don’t know what you’re missing.

What Exactly is a Poltergeist Anyway?

Poltergeist is the German word meaning “noisy ghost”. The word comes from the German term poltern which means “to knock” and geist which means “spirit”. The best defining mark of a poltergeist is any manipulation of the physical environment such as the movement of objects, physical attacks, spontaneous combustions, etc.

Poltergeist phenomena is usually credited to mischievous spirits or ghosts and is associated with psychokinesis which is the ability to move things by power of the mind alone. This kinetic type of energy remains unexplained, but even somemainstream scientists are starting to explore the idea that it does exist.

Poltergeists are not usually considered to be spirits, but instead some theories state that poltergeists are mass forms of energy that a living person is unknowingly controlling. Poltergeist hauntings may be the most misunderstood, most terrifying, and rarest type of haunting, and some believe that poltergeist hauntings are not even a haunting at all. In some cases, extreme poltergeists activity has even been linked to demons. A key question that comes into play with poltergeist cases is whether the psychokinesis is causing the activity, or if it is actually occurring from an unseen troubled spirit or ghost.

In a typical poltergeist case there is most likely a variety of phenomena taking place. There may be knocking and tapping noises, sounds with no visible cause, disturbance of stationary objects like household items and furniture, doors slamming, lights turning on and off, fires breaking out and much, much more. Chairs have been known to move around by themselves; walls shake from loud, unexplained banging. Water drips from a ceiling. Things like hairbrushes and jewelry disappear, only to reappear at a later time in right where they should have been in the first place.

Usually, after a subtle and somewhat calm start, the activity will become more intense, manifesting itself through voices and even the appearance of full apparitions. Furniture may slide across the room and beds may shake. Sometimes the effects of a poltergeist are more playful than harmful, but sometimes the activity has been known to be downright nasty. Reports of scratches, bites, harmful objects being put in one’s way such as glass shards on a pillow or tacks under a bed sheet have been noted, as well as possession.

Poltergeists build over time to a climax, then start over. They can travel anywhere. Most poltergeists nearing the climax of their energy can become dangerous to the living. Inflicting both mental and physical terror in extreme cases. Poltergeist hauntings seem to mysteriously go away as quickly as they began. The most famous and terrible accounts of a poltergeist attacking a family is the Bell Witch.

A common factor of classic poltergeist activity is the presence of a female adolescent in the household or for all of the activity to be centered around one specific person. It is common that none of the activity will take place unless that person is present at the time. In most cases, when that specific person is removed from the location, the events cease. The person causing all of the phenomenon is doing so subconsciously and usually isn’t even aware that they’re the cause. Ths activity could also be centered around someone who is under an unusual amount of stress. When the stress is relived, sometimes by leaving the location itself, the problems stop. If the stress continues, the “haunting” seems to follow them.

In true poltergeist hauntings, none of the activity will continue after the person is removed from the environment, as they are not there to create it or influence an unseen entity. It has been reported, however, that activity can return later if the “right” person visits or lives in a notably poltergeist-haunted place. This would lead one to believe that it requires a combined psychic energy to manifest such terrible hauntings. In most cases, relieving the inner problems of the indivudual is the key to stopping the poltergeist activity.

On the other hand, not all cases of supposed poltergeist activity involve disturbed individuals. Not all hauntings can be easily categorized and it’s important not to jump quickly to conclusions. In some cases, what appears to be the work of a disturbed person may actually be that of the spirits, and vice versa. In addition, some genuinely haunted spots seem to be so filled with energy that witnesses at the location can even manifest their own phenomena.

Poltergeist activity provides an excellent opportunity for researchers to document strange activity, but these case most likely won’t have anything to do with ghosts and there is really no way to help the victims. It’s usually best to refer the family to a good counselor or mental health care provider, rather than try to act as a paranormal investigator. A counselor is usually the best person to provide assistance under these circumstances because psychokenesis normally manifests because of emotional disturbance.

Poetry: Demons – Part 7

We speak of demons as things without

It’s the ones within I write about

For it’s these that grip our souls

Leaving damage; price untold

What secret hells we do delve

When we ignore demons in ourselves

We speak of demons as monsters being

When it’s us we aren’t seeing

For it’s us that grip our souls

Leaving damage; price untold

In our secret little hells

Ignoring demons in ourselves

The belief in fairies and other supernatural beings – Part 7

These creatures obviously DO and DO NOT exist.

Fairies, supernatural beings, elves, sprites, angels, demons, aliens… these are all beings of a similar class. Such a statement may arouse consteration owing to the fact that “fans” of one type, one feeling, may not enjoy or “believe in” another. A fairly-lover may find only animosity toward the UFOphiles they have encountered. This is, however, quite beside the point. We are discussing the class of entities that all cultures have affirmed, described, etc. They are often placed in an intermediary space between “gods” and “mortals” but the observable reality of their occurence almost always places them between “factual” and “imaginary.”

One group of bigots dismisses the whole idea as fantasy, hallucination, pretense, soft-mindedness, etc.

Another group of bigots adheres to their own narrow pleasure of interpretation – selecting particular experiences, races, histories and themes as REAL.

While the first group insists that these beings are not real, “valid” gross realm entities (lacking the factuality of, say, rocks) the second group tends to ignore any real inquiry and assert the (alternatly enchanting or horrifying) actuality of these beings.

If one can temporarily release one’s identifications with either of these groups, one will come a little to understand that these two points of view are complementary. Collectively, humnanity’s observation is the following: “The creatures are actual but not a simple part of the concrete matter-energy universe.”

We have hitherto been wildly anthropomorphic in assuming that our human alternatives determine the nature of the phenomena. Either it is our feeling that they are real or our feeling that they are not real. In both cases we allocate to ourselves the locus of determination. We assert that the ambiguity is a function entirely of competing human opinions.

If, instead, we have the courage and complexity to reinscribe the uncertainty back into the evidence then we shall – perhaps for the first time – be capable of investigating the reality of these beings. Is there not always enough evidence to convince participants but never quite enough to convince the world at large? One cannot, in perpetuity, consider this to be coincidence. At last we may have to consider that existence/non-existence, and reality-unreality are descriptions of these events and their requisite entities.

If one spends even a minimal amount of time cnosidering the possible conditions of a hyperspace – or even simply the “threshold” of the manifest universe – one will realize that being associated with that status cannot be profitably reduced to one or another “factual” condition within the manifest universe.

Until we are will to consider that fairies, etc. DO and DO NOT exist then will not have begun to explore the “shape” of what we are dealing with – and until that time we will take shelter in the fantasy of realism or the reality of fantasies.

Poetry: Demons – Part 17

I lay my dog-faced demons down

Before the altar of my Crown;

This offer may not seem like much

To those whose demons do not clutch,

But every monster knows this game;

The hounds of hell are hard to tame.

The demon dog can lure you in:

Iniquity, injustice, sin.

It only takes those puppy eyes

To win you over, truth or lies.

To sacrifice them is to know

How hard it is to let them go,

But King or Queen ordains this deed,

And in the end we must concede

To this hard law, this cold decree:

So will you do this act for Me?

Television reviews: Supernatural, season two – Part 1

Supernatural’s season 2 has a slightly different emphasis than it’s first season.

The primary characters of Sam and Dean Winchester are still the main characters and they are still trying to find and destroy the Demon that killed their mother and Sam’s girlfriend while hunting down other “monsters, demons, and various legends”.

The main difference is that their father, John Winchester, is dead after giving his life to save Dean who was hospitalized after a semi destroyed his car at the end of Season One. Before he dies he tells Dean a SECRET about Sam which has not yet been revealed, but effects the interaction between the two brothers.

There is a lot of emphasis concerning how the brothers each handle their fathers death. The emphasis has also shifted to finding out about and locating the “other children like Sam” who have “special powers” and are of interest to the Demon.

They have additional assistance/interference from other “Hunters” and from the owners of a bar which is a “Hunter Haven” (a location where they can go to get information and assistance).

Whether you are a regular fan of this Thursday night show (repeats on Sunday) or just check in occasionally for some drama, action, and supernatural plot twists, this is going to be a VERY interesting season.

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