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RE: The Paranormal, Ghosts and Demons - 8/12/2007 8:18:38 PM
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nsonowa
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I agree with you 100% Gazingstock thats the reason why this thread was created. It is for those who want to discuss the paranormal, whether it be demonic spirits, nightmares, etc. That is the reason why i wanted to post here because the topic is based on biblical facts and my personal experiences. Jesus spoke many times about people being posessed by demons and how they were cast out. It is very important that we Christians have knowledge of demons and their activity here on earth. When you enlist in the army you must know who your enemy/opponent is, otherwise how do you fight someone or something if you deny its existence or if by talking about it you think that it is giving glory to satan? We are in a SPIRITUAL WARFARE! If you are a christian you must know about Satan, demons and how they operate. Jesus said that "My people perish for lack of knowledge!.. I've had many encounters with demonic spirits. When i was a babe in Christ, I had demons choke me almost to death in my sleep! I would plead the blood of Jesus in my mind because i could'nt talk, I felt them holding my arms and my legs down and i was conscious of it. This occurred every night for about 3 weeks and each time i would get on my knees after the attack immediately and pray. When i pleaded the blood of Jesus in my mind the demons would flee, so i believe they can read our thoughts! After 3 weeks of spiritual warfare they stopped, at least for a season. These demons tried to come back and attack me, I could feel their energy when they would come inside of my room, it is a like a vibrating feeling around me. I started sleeping with the bible on my chest under my shirt! I actually felt the demon trying to remove the bible but it could'nt Praise the Lord!! The bible is like cryptonite to demons, What im saying is a true story!!
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RE: The Paranormal, Ghosts and Demons - 8/13/2007 11:27:43 AM
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Oh, wow, I have an angel story to tell too. When I was about 8 or 9 years old I was walking somewhere with my cousins and I was about to step in to the street. I wasn't paying attention and I heard one of them say watch out. It felt as if time stopped and I was put back on the sidewalk. I remember being in the street but at the same time it was as if the car was also in the same place that I was. I saw the car as if it had gone through me. I know that was an angel because the car was probably speeding.
I also have some type of intervention, probably from the Holy Spirit. One morning as a child, I woke up and got ready for school but when I was about to leave the house, there was an overwhelming fear that came over me. I just started crying. I had been doing the same routine for years but for some reason, I couldn't step foot outside the door. No one had bee bullying me at school and I actually enjoyed going to school everyday. I cried uncontrollably and couldn't explain to anyone what was going on. When I returned to school the next day, we were not allowed to play in the far end of the school yard during recess because someone had tried to lure a student out of the area. A few days later, there was a little girl found in the empty lot accross the street from my school. This was in Broolyn so empty lots were usually full of debris. This girl was my age and stature and according to police, a perpetrator had been watching my school yard from another lot behind the school. She apparently had been there since the day that I couldn't leave the house. Who knows, maybe he was watching for me. My mother had always told me that I wasn't aware of my surroundings and always looked lost. I am so grateful that I didn't leave the house that day because it may have been my last day. I am so sorry for the little girl who died and I often think about her.
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RE: The Paranormal, Ghosts and Demons - 8/13/2007 12:12:26 PM
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When I was little I lived in a haunted house. An old lady had died there just before we moved in. We saw shadows, things fell, we smelled perfume, and lights were turned on randomly. Radios were even turned onto her favorite station while the house was empty! I was the only one to see her in form, and she looked so kind, and yet so sad. After that, I researched ghosts and apparitions, and still do. It seems like a ghost is the unrested spirit of one who has died. When it is a peaceful death of a Christian, but they wish to communicate or show something, the spirit is left on Earth rather than laid to rest with the body, while the soul completes its journey to heaven, recovering a heavenly body like that he/she had while alive. The unsaved or unrested, however, can cause harm or terrify those who see or notice their presence. Neither their soul or spirit is at rest. Demons, however, are, as mentioned before, fallen angels sent to do Satan's dirty work against Christ. There are many ways to detect unrested spirits and even hear their words. EVP, for instance. I could go on about the types of spirits and the science of supernatural phenomenon, but seeing as how it took a ten-page research paper in 12th grade to do so, I will leave it at this. I do welcome, however, any questions about what I have learned about and become passionate about through the years.
John 5:39
Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. God’s word gives us clear instruction about this topic
Le 19:31
Regard not them that have familiar spirits, neither seek after wizards, to be defiled by them: I am the LORD your God. We can assume that familiar spirits and black magic is real.
Le 20:6
And the soul that turneth after such as have familiar spirits, and after wizards, to go a whoring after them, I will even set my face against that soul, and will cut him off from among his people. God is not with you if you chose to follow after, consult the spirits of darkness.
De 18:11
Or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer. A necromancer is one who seeks out and consults the spirit of the dead.
Ps 104:4
Who maketh his angels spirits; his ministers a flaming fire:
Isa 8:19
And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits, and unto wizards that peep, and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their God? for the living to the dead ? God wants us to inquire of Him.
Ec 9:5
For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten. The dead know nothing! When you encounter “ghosts” know that they are demons. This scripture makes no distinction between saved (Christians) or unsaved. It only distinguishes between the living and the dead. The living dead are demons.
Ec 9:10
Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest. God’s word is clear. The dead no nothing. They especially have no wisdom so there is no need to consult the dead for wisdom about this life.
Isa 19:3
And the spirit of Egypt shall fail in the midst thereof; and I will destroy the counsel thereof: and they shall seek to the idols, and to the charmers, and to them that have familiar spirits, and to the wizards.
Mt 8:16
When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all that were sick: WWJD? Jesus cast out demons. Those things that we think to be ghosts or the spirit of the dead are demons. Ghosts are real only because demons can manifest themselves as “spirits” of the dead. Fallen angels (demons) are real.
Mt 10:1
And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease.
Mt 12:45
Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation.
Mr 1:27
And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? what new doctrine is this? for with authority commandeth he even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him.
Mr 3:11
And unclean spirits, when they saw him, fell down before him, and cried, saying , Thou art the Son of God.
Mr 5:13
And forthwith Jesus gave them leave. And the unclean spirits went out, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the sea, (they were about two thousand;) and were choked in the sea.
Jesus only held conversations with demons to cast them out. He did not study or entertain them. This is not an area of study for the followers of Christ. We are admonished to study the scripture – not demons, ghost or other “paranormal” phenomena. Don’t be deceived into believing that demons only attack followers of Christ. All humanity is game for the enemy of our souls. Christians are not the only ones who are attacked by demons. But the fully equipped follower of Christ will rebuke evil spirits and they will flee.
I have seen demons only when I was in a drug induced altered state of consciousness. I have experienced the demonic spirit of torment that has a clinical label known to most as major clinical depression. Depression came on me at the age of twelve (a biblically significant number) with the onset on menses. This demon was eventually able to invite his consort, suicide, that would have taken my life but for the grace of God. I have had demonic visitations in the night that would have taken my life in my sleep, there again, except for God’s grace and the power of His Holy Spirit.
I will also note that as a young child I began to have dreams that were inspired from heaven. Even into adulthood, God gave me dreams. I suppressed these dreams because I was hassled by family members and cajoled about being a “prophet”, much like Joseph was hassled by his brothers when he told them about his dreams.
Satan is real, true, but God is all powerful. Study God’s word. In the end it is His word, not our opinion that matters.
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RE: The Paranormal, Ghosts and Demons - 8/13/2007 1:21:27 PM
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nsonowa,
i'm curious? why are nightmares paranormal?
i have crazy vivid dreams, both good and bad. i've never considered them paranormal.
thanks,
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RE: The Paranormal, Ghosts and Demons - 8/13/2007 11:14:24 PM
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G8Faith, I agree that we should never "study or entertain" demons. That is a dangerous art that no Christian should endevour. Many seem to misunderstand the true nature of ghosts and the like. They are not demons or of Satan, but they are spirits of those whose souls have passed on to heaven. Entities such as poltergeists or, as have been so often mentioned, demons, ARE of Satan and should be recognized as what they are. Also, are you suggesting that mental disorders such as clinical depression are not actually disorders? This concerns me because these are very dangerous accusations that can mislead someone who is suffering from mental anguishes. People with these illnesses need professional help, and, sometimes medication.
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RE: The Paranormal, Ghosts and Demons - 8/14/2007 1:16:37 PM
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They are not demons or of Satan, but they are spirits of those whose souls have passed on to heaven.
I'm sorry, but this is just untrue. Can you show me in the Bible where spirits of dead people are normally allowed to interact with the realm of the living? We have two examples of spirits or apparitions from beyond the grave: the first when God allows Eli to speak with Saul after Saul hires the witch of Endor. The second when we see Jesus on the mount of transfiguration with Moses and Elijah, which was most likely not just spirits, but actual glorified bodies.
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It seems like a ghost is the unrested spirit of one who has died. When it is a peaceful death of a Christian, but they wish to communicate or show something, the spirit is left on Earth rather than laid to rest with the body, while the soul completes its journey to heaven, recovering a heavenly body like that he/she had while alive. The unsaved or unrested, however, can cause harm or terrify those who see or notice their presence. Neither their soul or spirit is at rest.
Again, unbiblical. Plus, you nailed it: it seems like a "ghost" is an "unrested" human spirit, but this is only demonic trickery meant to cause confusion and fear.
The Bible is the only reliable source on spiritual matters. Everything needs to be understood in light of the Bible. The Bible does not teach anything about "rested" or "unrested" spirits, rather, the Bible teaches that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord, and that it is given once for humans to die then the judgment. Nowhere do we have any indications that any spirit other than a demon, angel, or God will normally interact with the physical world.
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RE: The Paranormal, Ghosts and Demons - 8/14/2007 8:09:03 PM
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Do you think that God and Jesus know all in past and present, or all in past, present and future? Depending one the answer, why didn't they reveal the far-coming wonders of technology and the medical fields and other maths/sciences?
Because all of those things are insignificant. Jesus and Salvation are what was addressed, because that's what the world needed then and still needs today.
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RE: The Paranormal, Ghosts and Demons - 8/14/2007 8:58:33 PM
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Because all of those things are insignificant. Jesus and Salvation are what was addressed, because that's what the world needed then and still needs today.
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The Bible is the only reliable source on spiritual matters. Everything needs to be understood in light of the Bible.
-Amen
These two quotes go well together. The Bible mentions "phantoms" and "lying wonders". The Bible was never given to us as a guidebook to either one of them. Because what humanity needs is "salvation of the soul". No other belief system in the world makes the promise of eternal life with God all important. All other matters earthly and spiritual are secondary.
Spirits of the dead, UFO's, Monsters, Fairies, Aliens, all comfortably fit into the same category provided in scripture:
"phantoms" and "lying wonders"
-Each one of them is an attempt to alter or challenge the foundational understandings of the Word of God.
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RE: The Paranormal, Ghosts and Demons - 8/15/2007 3:50:39 AM
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Bravo, Mugsy and GazingStock! I hope people heed this wisdom.
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RE: The Paranormal, Ghosts and Demons - 8/15/2007 8:42:51 AM
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There are lots of ways of getting believers' eyes off of Jesus. Fascination with the paranormal, ghosts and demons is one such way. Believers only need to grow in their knowledge and love of God--and all else will fall into its proper place.
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RE: The Paranormal, Ghosts and Demons - 8/17/2007 4:15:25 PM
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So wait...ghosts don't exist and if they do they are actually demons?
*scratches head*
Thats sounds a little messed up right there...
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RE: The Paranormal, Ghosts and Demons - 8/17/2007 9:07:10 PM
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Why does that sound messed up?
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RE: The Paranormal, Ghosts and Demons - 8/18/2007 10:58:36 AM
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So wait...ghosts don't exist and if they do they are actually demons?
*scratches head*
Thats sounds a little messed up right there...
If a person sees the "ghosts" as what they really are (i.e., figments of people's imaginations or demons) then they'll stop entertaining the idea that they are people, lost between this world and heaven or hell. It makes perfect sense to me that the evil one would like nothing better than we think "ghosts" are people so that we will waste our time trying to communicate with them. Look at the shows that entice people to communicate with dead loved ones. It's all a farce. Keep our eyes on Jesus. Leave all communication with God through Jesus.
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RE: The Paranormal, Ghosts and Demons - 8/22/2007 6:37:20 PM
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I am a Christian. I believe the boundaries ManimalX posted are very true and bibilical. Nevertheless, I have had unesplainable experiences.
1. Shortly after my parents bought our family farm our dog started barking inside the house for no reason then walked /followed something / someone through the house. There was a definite presence in the house. We figured it was the previous owner come to say goodbye to the home and farm he built.
2. At the homestead of my great-grandfather I have heard the wind blow through old buildings on still days. The homestead where my father was born has been known to be visited by previous ancestors.
4. I have a picture of my father three months after he died. Explain that one. I can't. I just accept the fact that he was actually there at one of the most important events of my life.
5. While my husband and I have been working through heavy-duty issues in our marriage we have seen manifestations in our home.
I can't explain it all, but that doesn't change the fact that Christ is Lord over it all and all angels-good and bad-are subject to him. Therefore, I don't get scared, nor do I seek it out, but I don't deny that such things do exist and happen.
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RE: The Paranormal, Ghosts and Demons - 8/23/2007 2:02:25 AM
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We figured it was the previous owner come to say goodbye to the home and farm he built... At the homestead of my great-grandfather I have heard the wind blow through old buildings on still days. The homestead where my father was born has been known to be visited by previous ancestors.
I would resist the urge to automatically count these occurrences as connected with the dead. Unfortunately when we leave a space in our hearts and minds for this explanation, there are forces standing ready to play into this role. -These are veiled attempt to revitalize ancestral worship. A practice that dominated the ancient world, because, it is close to our hearts desire to hold onto loved ones beyond the grave.
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While my husband and I have been working through heavy-duty issues in our marriage we have seen manifestations in our home
This shows more the true nature of these manifestations. Why would the departed have anything to do with domestic disputes? This lends itself much more to the "mischievous spirits" explanation who are seemingly excited by upset and confusion.
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I have a picture of my father three months after he died. Explain that one. I can't. I just accept the fact that he was actually there at one of the most important events of my life.
There was a picture (that eventually got thrown away) of a close family friends trip back from Mexico. Sitting in the back seat of the car with them was a young girl, plain as could be. -Only she wasn't really there, and no one knew who she was.
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RE: The Paranormal, Ghosts and Demons - 8/24/2007 1:01:56 PM
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It's interesting to see the different perspectives on angels, demons, and ghosts that exist in the Christian community.
I have had several experiences with demons, some with angels, but none with anything I would describe as a ghost.
Most of the demonic encounters I have experienced have occured as I pray for healing for someone. They seem to attach to issues or strongholds that people have in their lives.
Sometimes I find them when doing prayer walks in an area or building.
As I was praying at our church one night, I saw a demon sitting in the entryway to the sanctuary. It was a squat, toadlike thing which was surrounded by a yellowish looking vapor.
I had been taught that you should come against these spirits in the name of Jesus, and that is what I proceeded to do. But I felt in my spirit that I should back off from this one. So I did.
I took this to our pastor and elders for consideration. 4 of us met at the church a few days later and confronted this spirit, casting it out of the building. I think this was one of those which only come out through prayer and fasting.
I would be interested in any thoughts on this.
Jesus sent the seventy out to "heal the sick there, and say to them. The kingdom of God has come near to you."(Luke 10:9)
"Then the seventy returned with joy, saying"Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name.""
"And He said to them, I saw satan fall like lightning from heaven."
"Behold, I give you authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you."
"Nevertheless do not rejoice that the spirits are subject to you, but rather rejoice because your names are written in heaven."(Luke 10:17-20)
I find it interesting that the seventy were sent out to heal and came back marvelling that the demons were subject to them. Jesus told them that this was not nearly as awesome as the fact that their names are written in heaven.
God is good!
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RE: The Paranormal, Ghosts and Demons - 8/25/2007 7:00:36 AM
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It is interesting that you saw a demon at the church. Perhaps it would follow and stop unbelievers from accepting Christ.
I do not want to see this thread turned into a spiritual warfare thread, but I am interested in the subject and would follow a thread if a new topic where to be started. Do let us know if you start a new topic.
I have done prayer walks in the past as well.
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RE: The Paranormal, Ghosts and Demons - 8/26/2007 11:01:49 AM
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When I first became a christian, I encountered demonic presence in my home. My mother was an alcoholic and I was the only one saved. I believe the reason God allowed me to experience this was to teach me demons are real.
Before I'd gotten saved, I was heavily into astrology and almost got into witchcraft, but God in His mercy intervened and I didn't pursue that.
That was a real spiritual warfare for me, not to mention very scary, but pleading the Blood of Jesus, praying and fasting brought me thru that.
That is why to this day I shun demonic movies, and I don't read astrology as all that eventually leads to even more occultish activity.
My focus is on Christ and His awesome presence...nothing else!
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RE: The Paranormal, Ghosts and Demons - 8/26/2007 2:19:06 PM
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That is why to this day I shun demonic movies, and I don't read astrology as all that eventually leads to even more occultish activity.
You are very wise!
I was talking to a friend yesterday and they said that they got some type of doll in the house. They were not sure where it came from but at one instant she looked at it in the eye and felt the presence of evil! She rebuked it in the name of Jesus! She didn't understand that a doll could be evil and I just told her that they do not make that stuff up in movies.
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RE: The Paranormal, Ghosts and Demons - 9/3/2007 4:42:51 AM
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Since you guys love the paranormal, you should read Cindy Sarro's book, "The Wall" Its a true story about an evil entity that attacks her and torments the family. It was on the discovery channel in August.
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RE: The Paranormal, Ghosts and Demons - 9/3/2007 10:53:18 PM
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Erm.. right.. this was pretty much copy/pasted from Yahoo! Answers, so.. XD; I need some REAL answers, not people telling me I was high. D:
The circumstances I'm under, I can't move out of my house, and I can't have a preacher or anyone come in and fix this; There really aren't any around here, to be honest. I don't want to know how to fix it or anything; I just want to know what it is. I only need answers.
What type of demon...?
Ok. I know this thing is real, 'cause me and two other people saw it and all described the same thing. None of us knew the other had seen it.
It looked odd; it was a pale orange dead color and stood upright. It was about six feet tall and looked Highly anorexic (Chest poked out, etc.). It had short ears that pointed backwards and a small tail from the looks of it. It's feet were very small and it's nostrils were slitted. I couldn't tell if it had eyes or not..But I know it was running and it was extremely fast. It moved like it was hurt, kind of jerky and hobbling, but I could tell it wasn't. Even my sister said the same thing. I don't know how else to describe it, but I hope it helps. We live in an area where a lot of suicide and traumatic death have happened; right on or next to our land. A war was fought here, too. I'm not entirely sure if it was a demon or not, but that's the only thing I guess it could be. Please help me if you can. And no stupid answers regarding whether I had "taken anything" that night.
It had a long sort of neck, and it's head was shaped weird...like a horse head but narrower and shorter, more rounded. It had long arms and thin fingers, and every single bone was visible on it except it's skull was distorted, of course.
If anyone can help me, this would be GREATLY appreciated!
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RE: The Paranormal, Ghosts and Demons - 9/3/2007 11:47:37 PM
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Ever witness first hand unusual events that couldn't be explained? Ever saw what you thought to be a ghost?
I have had a couple of strange circumstances happen to me. When I was really young, it was thought that the house that we lived in was haunted and I would see this old lady floating around, a ghost, or more realistically a demon disguised as a ghost.
I lived in another apartment where a lot of strange things would happen; things falling off the wall for no reason, violence and crime happening down the street, fires, etc. Also thought to be demonic.
What have been your experiences and how did end up surviving these events?
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Yes, something very odd happened to me the other day. I was sitting at home alone watching TV when suddenly I turned the channel and Baam!! A cold chill went down my spine. I reached for some water to drink and rubbed my eyes but it still stayed the same. Sure enough, my eyes were not deceiving me!! Michigan was loosing to a 1AA team!! Appy State had beaten them at home!!
Edit: I was afraid to pinch myself though. That is, if it was all a dream I in no way wanted to wake up!! GO BUCKS!!!
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RE: The Paranormal, Ghosts and Demons - 9/3/2007 11:58:22 PM
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mikeman2
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I don't mean to sound as though I am poking fun at you all. I just thought some humor would be welcomed.....that is, as long as you are not a Wolverine fan.
Having said that, I have not personally experienced such paranormal activity, however, I believe it exists just the same. From what I can ascertain, such activity needs human permission to exist. For example, as Christians we need to give God permission to work in our lives via faith. In fact, withouth faith his hands are tied in many respects in terms of intervening in our lives. I think it is the same for the other side. Humans need to give the demonic realm the go ahead sign in order to work in our lives as well. This is why I think paranormal activity occurs in places where tragic events have occured such as a war or suicide etc., etc. Also, places where the occult is practices seems to have increased activity. In all of these examples, people have conjured up such activity via their own free will. For example, I hear that one of the most haunted places on earth is Gettysburg. I think it is because it is the sight of one of the bloodiest battles ever fought in US history.
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RE: The Paranormal, Ghosts and Demons - 9/4/2007 9:21:59 PM
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Remnant115
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Demons are real and have real effects on the physical world, but as always they are subject to Christ's name.
Americans have become almost blind to the spirit world, but people who live in Africa and other similar places know how very real it is.
I have heard of beds being moved, fortunes told, and green mists- all related to demons. I myself have felt their presence at times. I can tell how many are in the room, and it is frightening.
Friends of mine have had experiences with demons and the only advice I can give is to trust Jesus. Invoke His name now as you have never done before. He has the will and power to protect you, you do not. Love casts out all fear. What do Satan and his minions breeed on more than fear? So love God and trust Him. He is our Father and he will protect us.
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RE: The Paranormal, Ghosts and Demons - 9/5/2007 7:16:49 AM
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deliveredarling
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Since I was a kid, i have experienced strange phenomena. i have see "people" watching me, almost as if standing guard. i had a very traumatic childhood. i don't for one minute believe that these were demons. I do believe that we can feel evil presences. i also believe that when we feel that, those feelings are from God, as a warning. Demons are manifestations of our own fears. if we allow them, they will show up. if we allow God's presence, Guess what? He will show up too. Often times, we as Christians use demons as an excuse-something to blame life's events on rather than looking at how we contributed to the situation. Someone referenced the scripture of the 70. The boat is being missed and twisted. JC did not give authority to us-He gave it to them to fulfill His purpose at that time. We walk a fine line deciding that He has given us His powers. Why would He do that? He died on the cross for us-we haven't made that sacrifice. It's arrogant to believe that He would give us those powers. Our job is to live and glorify Him-not demon busting. we simply are not that powerful. Christ is in me and that is all the power I need.
He showed me that one night when I was traumatized by fear. I was a little girl. I prayed and literally felt His huge hand slide underneath me, cradling me. The fear was gone. No need to search for power elsewhere. He's proved it time and time again.
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