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The Spiritual State: Dialing for Dead People

Newsweek Web Exclusive
Feb 9, 2005

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  • Posted By: kwillia47 @ 09/04/2008 9:26:57 AM

    Comment: The Bible is the only book in the world that tells us with authority the beginnings of time, the creation of man, the separations of peoples, and the spiritual affairs that man otherwise could not ever know. Even in the case where Saul went to the witch, the scriptures say that Saul "preceived that it was Samuel". Just as in the book of Acts, Peter plainly states that King David of Isreal, was "both dead and buried, and had not ascended into heaven". This plainly shows that people are not in heaven, or hell, or purgatory running around. We all are awaiting the return of Jesus and the resurrection.

    Kenneth, Jackson

  • Posted By: Insight11 @ 06/28/2008 11:18:21 AM

    Comment: I applaud you Psychicscopescom for speaking your truth. I too am a medium and intuitive counselor. And yes, it is possible to connect to those that have crossed over. The process can be very healing for those that are grieving. It is not the end of grieving or of the healing process, but it does help the family or individual to move forward knowing that Love and Life has no end. And Mr. Gellman???you based the worth of mediumship on one personal experience. Surely, you would allow yourself another experience. "For those who know, no explanation is neccessary. . . for those who do not, no explanation will suffice" ~ Anonymous

    Diana, Boston

  • Posted By: crowlady70 @ 06/28/2008 11:00:23 AM

    Comment: It is my opinion, when quoting the Bible, to remember that the black popes changed the text to conform to their lust for power and control. The "wise women" or witches, as they were called, were the healers and, pretty much, the heart of the spiritual community. The popes created lies about them and recently the Catholic Church has apologized for all the unjest actions. I could write pages about this but those who want truth need only search and they will find it. I am also a medium who has brought many people and messages from the other side and it always happened with healing and reassurance of a life after this one. They are alive and well over there - just in a different plane. It is not my intent to upset anyone - this is my belief system and it works for me.

  • Posted By: penblade @ 06/26/2008 5:30:02 PM

    Comment: I am a spiritual guide for the EnviroRadience fellowship. I do crossing over services each week.

    To date I have crossed over millions of spirits, or rather helped them cross over when they are ready to go on. However, speaking to spirits, letting them come into you is not a good idea. Deal with living life; allow the spirits to deal with their new wnviroment as well

    • Posted By: kwillia47 @ 09/04/2008 9:31:40 AM

      Comment: It is really sad, to know that people willing try to contact spirits, but do not want to contact God. Could it be, because you know that God does not want you to try and communicate with the spirit world. I tell you the spirits that are aiding you, are demonic spirits. They appear to help but in the long run, they are hurting you, and everyone that comes into contact with you. I pray for you and those you have touched with this sin.

  • Posted By: penblade @ 06/26/2008 5:27:32 PM

    Comment: I am a intuitive who works with those spirits who want to crossover, every week. I have helped millions of spirits crossover in the last few months.

    Talking with spirits, to have them help you, etc., isn't a good idea. They don't know any more than you do, but this once your dead your dead. Isn't true. Reincarnation is the way,not long dead or forever dead.

  • Posted By: jordanadah @ 06/26/2008 4:24:42 PM

    Comment: I lived in a house with 3 ghosts for 2 years. Only one communicated and played tricks. And both my husband and collage age daughter were scared to death of them. I wasn't. I felt sorry for one, annoyed at another and had some great talks with the third. I remember her fondly. (And, no, she didn't actually talk back.)

  • Posted By: Micky Marsh @ 06/26/2008 11:19:49 AM

    Comment: Well if you're going to wake the dead out of his sleep, please, make sure its a 911 dial.

  • Posted By: Psychicscopescom @ 06/26/2008 10:31:41 AM

    Comment: Mr Gellman,
    I read your article and enjoyed it. I can prove to you that it is possible to speak with the crossed over. (dead people as you say) My wife is one of the countries best Psyhic/Mediums. My wife reads many Priests and Rabbi's (I hope I spelled that correctly) We travel to Rockville Centre monthly from Melbourne FL to do readings. Perhaps you would like to disscuss it?

    Sincerely,

    William Melbourne FL , Rockville Centre NY, Princeton NJ

  • Posted By: lscdave @ 06/25/2008 10:47:50 PM

    Comment: Apologies for the double post.

  • Posted By: lscdave @ 06/25/2008 10:43:52 PM

    Comment: "Indisputable evidence" that "communicating with the dead" is therapeutic? Please, please PLEASE cite the scientific study you've based this on, since communicating with the dead is physically impossible, one party being, well, dead. Since you have "Ph.D." behind your name, surely you're familiar with the notion of citing your sources, especially when making a claim as patently ludicrous as this.

    Also, if you have any "indisputable evidence" that bending spoons with your mind or communicating telepathically with space aliens is therapeutic, please feel free to include it.

    Shame on you, Newsweek.

  • Posted By: lscdave @ 06/25/2008 10:38:44 PM

    Comment: "There is indisputable psychological evidence that talking to dead people is a therapeutic... experience for many people who have communicated with their deceased loved ones."... I can't believe Newsweek would even publish this. How can there be "indisputable evidence" that something that is physically impossible, i.e. communicating with the dead, is therapeutic. There IS indisputable evidence that communicating with the dead is a sign of schizophrenia, but therapeutic, sorry. Source for the scientific study that proved this "indisputable evidence?" Naah, didn't think so. Just keep making it up, Mr. Geller. Way to be a responsible journalist.

  • Posted By: voiceofone @ 06/25/2008 4:12:33 PM

    Comment: The idea that we are spiritual beings is taboo these days, in some circles. I'm glad you were not afraid of atheists and so referred to our most historical and reliable document on the subject, the books in the Bible. For people to think about being a spiritual creature having a 'soul', where they come from, where they are going, is key to an individual's world view and key to an individual's destiny and spiritual health.
    That we didn't create humans nor the laws of physics, means that individuals cannot make up truths of their own about this and must look outside of ourselves for factual evidence. Merely wanting or not-wanting it to be so, doesn't make it so. Thank you for looking in to this side of our health and wellbeing.

  • Posted By: voiceofone @ 06/25/2008 4:12:15 PM

    Comment: The idea that we are spiritual beings is taboo these days, in some circles. I'm glad you were not afraid of atheists and so referred to our most historical and reliable document on the subject, the books in the Bible. For people to think about being a spiritual creature having a 'soul', where they come from, where they are going, is key to an individual's world view and key to an individual's destiny and spiritual health.
    That we didn't create humans nor the laws of physics, means that individuals cannot make up truths of their own about this and must look outside of ourselves for factual evidence. Merely wanting or not-wanting it to be so, doesn't make it so. Thank you for looking in to this side of our health and wellbeing.

 
 
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