Ghosts

Between the living and the dead lies a life of the unexplained. They are sometimes called spirits or apparitions, but usually we just call them ghosts.

So what is a ghost?

A ghost is an apparition of a deceased person. In most cases, it usually involves someone we don't know. People believe that a ghost is someone who did not go towards "the light" when approaching death. Therefore, their spirit remains here on earth. Sometimes ghosts come in full figure or sometimes in a flash of light. Because they are just a spirit, they cannot do any harm to anyone or anything.

Do ghosts exist?

The question remains unanswered to this day. Whether you believe in ghosts or not, when discussing the paranormal one must have an open mind to different beliefs and outlook. There is no scientific proof of the existence of ghosts. We rely our information on eye witness reports who claim to have ghostly encounters. Anyone can claim to have seen a ghost. I myself do not believe in the existence of ghosts, due to the fact that I've never seen one. I also believe when we die we either go to Heaven or Hell. There is no in between.

Doesn't the Bible discuss ghosts?

Yes, actually it does. First of all, we have the Holy Ghost, being God in the trinity. Then, when Jesus died on the cross and rose again, he did not come back as a ghost. He told his disciples that he was not a ghost because ghosts do not have skin and bones. Although, King Saul asks to summon the spirit of Samuel

Ghosts in media?

We see ghosts all the time in the media. Whether it's photography or a documentary, people will claim to have seen a ghost. We have so many films that involve ghosts, such as Ghost, Casper, Ghostbusters, 13 Ghosts, Poltergeist, House on Haunted Hill, and so on. Really, it is the media trying to buy us into the belief of ghosts. I don't think when we die we can choose between death and limbo. Ghosts have become the greatest media eye catcher. I don't believe in ghosts, but I love hearing stories of them.